Accessible Media Inc

Kelly and Company

Society EN ↓ 4963 episodes

Join Kelly MacDonald and contributors from the blind, partially sighted and disability community for lively one-hour discussions about arts, entertainment and the lifestyle issues that matter to you.

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Accessible Media Inc

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Society

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www.ami.ca

Latest episode

Jun 27, 2025

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Episodes

How to feel more included 07.04.2022

Content Creator James Rath has taken away many lessons on the effects of not feeling included. He shares his story on our weekly Roundtable conversation. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform...

The differences in adaptive tech from country to country 07.04.2022

Conversations around Adaptive Technology can be different from country to country, depending on the access and availability. We get into this discussion with Steven Scott, one of the hosts of Double Tap Canada and Double Tap TV, on AMI.Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services...

Disability awareness in the Barbados 07.04.2022

We meet Eudalie Wickham-Ashby, Radio Host and Producer of the VISIONS Radio Program on VOB 929 FM, in the Barbados. She enlightens us on the state of disability awareness on the island. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in...

Finding peace and connecting with others 07.04.2022

Finding peace within yourself goes hand in hand with making connections with others. Fern Lulham tells us how this is true. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establ...

How we can give back 07.04.2022

The value of our identities include how we give back to our communities. Michael Feir highlights how he’s aimed to help others, while coming to terms with his disability. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and s...

Full Episode - 1293 06.04.2022

How do film and Television impact on shining a light on disability and diversity? Let’s discuss with Greg David on our TV Talk. Ryan Delehanty highlights arts programs, recreational activities, and government initiatives in Halifax to help people with disabilities become more involved in the city. Plus, How far are we in reaching the ideal attitudes toward guide and service animals? Devon Wilkins...

Support from loved ones when accepting a disability 06.04.2022

How does the support of our loved ones affect the ways we identify with ourselves when coming to terms with disability? We chat more about it with Mary Mammoliti. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming...

Ideal attitudes with guide and service animals 06.04.2022

How far are we in reaching the ideal attitudes toward guide and service animals? Devon Wilkins has some thoughts. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as...

Becoming more involved in your community 06.04.2022

Ryan Delehanty highlights arts programs, recreational activities, and government initiatives in Halifax to help people with disabilities become more involved in the city. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and s...

Disabilites on Film and TV 06.04.2022

How do film and Television impact on shining a light on disability and diversity? Let’s discuss with Greg David on our TV Talk. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to es...

How your background affects your disability 06.04.2022

Does your background make it more or less difficult for you to come to terms with your identity around disability? George Quarcoo shares his story and thoughts. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming p...

Full Episode - 1292 05.04.2022

Frances Wong, our Wellness contributor, teaches Yoga to blind and partially sighted participants. She highlights what she’s learned along her journey. Members of the Blind and Partially Sighted community may have the opportunity to work with an Itinerant Vision Teacher for educational support. We learn about the impact of having this relationship, with Lucia Bellafante. Plus, Jeff Thompson is a Bl...

The hurdles of being a blind woodworker 05.04.2022

Jeff Thompson is a Blind Woodworker who has faced countless hurdles regarding his choice of work. He lets us in on the transformations he’s gone through to push past others’ biases. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in Fre...

Specialized education for blind and partially sighted students 05.04.2022

W. Ross MacDonald School offers specialized education opportunities for blind and partially sighted students in Ontario. We hear the experiences of students who attend W. Ross, and how they feel about this approach to education. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-...

CNIB support for Ukranian-Canadians with sight loss 05.04.2022

Montreal community reporter Mathieu Rochette highlights support being offered by CNIB for Ukrainian-Canadians with sight loss. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to est...

Working with an Itinerant Vision Teacher for educational support 05.04.2022

Members of the Blind and Partially Sighted community may have the opportunity to work with an Itinerant Vision Teacher for educational support. We learn about the impact of having this relationship, with Lucia Bellafante. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and...

Teaching Yoga to Blind and Low Vision participants 05.04.2022

Frances Wong, our Wellness contributor, teaches Yoga to blind and partially sighted participants. She highlights what she’s learned along her journey. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AM...

Living with a disability in China 05.04.2022

Yang Wang is a woman of Chinese heritage living in Toronto. She shares her perspectives of disability exposure in China, after living there for several years following her diagnosis. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in Fr...

Full Episode - 1291 04.04.2022

"We hear about the Para Sport Culture and the significance of athletic opportunities, with Brock Richardson of The Neutral Zone. Is there a right and wrong way to teach advocacy to kids with disabilities? Alex Smyth brings his lived experiences and perspectives to the table. Plus, We’re joined by optometrist Dr. Ana Juricic to chat about hospitality and general rules of thumb when it comes to a re...

What does the word "disabled" mean to you? 04.04.2022

What does the word “disabled” mean to you? Danielle McLaughlin asks this question and others, on Know Your Rights. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI a...

How to help with recent diagnosis 04.04.2022

We’re joined by optometrist Dr. Ana Juricic to chat about hospitality and general rules of thumb when it comes to a recent diagnosis of a patient. Are there certain ways of showing compassion and understanding to patients while remaining professional? Let’s discuss. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities t...

The stigmas facing those who use White Canes 04.04.2022

What are the stigmas facing the White Cane, and how do White Cane users navigate the negativity? Community Reporter Julia Bonnett shares her journey with the tool. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streamin...

The ways to teach advocacy to kids with disabilities 04.04.2022

Is there a right and wrong way to teach advocacy to kids with disabilities? Alex Smyth brings his lived experiences and perspectives to the table. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+....

The Significance of Athletic Opportunities 04.04.2022

We hear about the Para Sport Culture and the significance of athletic opportunities, with Brock Richardson of The Neutral Zone. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to es...

How Michael Babcock was first introduced to accessible tech 04.04.2022

Assistive Technology is a major source of empowerment for people with disabilities. We hear Michael Babcock’s story of being introduced to exploring accessible Tech. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and stream...

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