The Pulse

In America, several states are passing laws to crack down on people using imposter service animals. In recent weeks, Minnesota and Arizona have also joined in. So, what should we do in Canada to curb the rise in fake service and support animals?

We look back on an interview we did with Kyle Rawn, a consultant with Accessibility Professionals of Ontario. He discusses some of the problems that arise from the use of uncertified service animals. We’ll also hear from Andrew Hanlon, program manager for CNIB Guide Dogs. He tells us about the guide dog certification process.

This is the May 7, 2018 episode.

Are the Raptors in danger of going extinct?

Dave Tripp gives us an update on the NBA playoffs and discusses the state of the Toronto Raptors. He's the co-host of the TSN1200 radio program 3 in the Key.

This is the May, 2018 episode.

We speak to Douglas Platt, curator of the Museum of DisABILITY History in Buffalo, New York. He discusses the museum's twenty-year history as part of the disability movement. He also tells us about the museum’s permanent and travelling exhibits.

This is the May 3, 2018 episode.

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."