We speak with Jeff Thompson a producer for Blind Abilities podcast which explores a vast array of subjects from iPhone 101 to job insights. He chats with us about the significance behind new media and platforms as a means to include diverse voices and perspectives.

This is the May 2, 2018 episode.

“Love, Scott” is a documentary that follows the journey of an openly gay man after he was violently attacked in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Despite the victim’s protests, authorities did not classify the assault as a hate crime.

Laura Marie Wayne is the director of the film. She takes us beyond the newspapers and media coverage to share the personal story of Scott Jones as he begins his path to recovery.

This is the May 1, 2018 episode.

Adaptive and assistive devices are evolving rapidly. But just because a technology aims to fill a gap in accessibility, doesn’t mean it always hits the mark.

Dr. Joanna Lumsden from Aston Interactive Media Lab in the UK explains why it's important to involve the disability community in technological design. She also shares guidelines for inclusive participatory design.

This is the April 30, 2018 episode.

With two months to go until cannabis is legalized across Canada, it's still difficult to get a true sense of the size of the market. What does the industry landscape look like?

Allan Rewak is executive director of the Cannabis Canada Council. He shares his insight on the industry and explains what the consumer experience could look like after legalization.

This is the April 27, 2018 episode.

Anthony McLachlan and Alex Smyth join us for this presenters' panel. We delve into public transit issues, from accessibility to etiquette. We also discuss the new film “A Quiet Place,"" starring Millicent Simmonds, an actor from the Deaf Community. And we discuss new documentaries coming to AMI-tv.

This is the April 26, 2018 episode.

We meet Nick D’Ambrosio, the AMI community reporter in Montreal. He shares his personal story of identity, disability, and stigma. He also discusses some of his hobbies, including dragon boat racing and fantasy sport pools.

This is the April 25, 2018 episode.

"There are many kinds of hi-tech adaptive gear available for people with low vision and vision loss. But buying multiple different specialized tools gets expensive. What are the most versatile, affordable, and simple devices?

Frank Werblin is the founder of IrisVision. He says his company provides affordable assistive technology that uses augmented reality and virtual reality to enhance visibility using your smartphone.

This is the April 24, 2018 episode."

We discuss ""Passion Connected,"" a new AMI-tv documentary that follows the journey of athletes at the 2018 Winter Paralympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. We speak to one of the documentary’s subjects, Tyrone Henry, who won silver for Team Canada in para ice hockey. And, producer Ted Cooper takes us behind the scenes of the making of the film.

This is the April 23, 2018 episode.

National Volunteer Week is this week in Canada. Canadians across the country are giving back in so many ways that are benefiting others. And, one of those things is literacy.

Bailey Levine is the board co-chair and recording secretary of the fundraising committee for the Montreal Children’s Library. She discusses their programs and initiatives and explores the significance of literacy programming for children and their parents.

This is the April 20, 2018.

Scientists and medical professionals have been working on mitigating the effects of vision loss, or slowing down the progression. Some are actually seeking to reverse it.

Dr. Pete Coffey is a professor at University College London. He tells us how an experimental stem cell treatment could restore vision for people with age-related macular degeneration.

This is the April 19, 2018 episode.