Accessible Media Inc
Kelly and Company
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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Episodes
We meet blind football fan, Jon Attenborough 09.07.2024 15:27
We meet football fan Jon Attenborough aims to tour Scotland’s 42 Professional Football Clubs with his guide dog to raise awareness of accessibility. 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...
Community Report - Halifax, Laura Bain 09.07.2024 12:12
Laura Bain brings us the latest news and events from Halifax, Nova Scotia, including Disability Without Poverty’s Better the Benefit Campaign. Disability Without Poverty Halifax Jazz Festival Halifax Pride Parade 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...
We meet Ivory from season 2 of "Breaking Character" 09.07.2024 14:57
We revisit our conversation with Ivory, a multi-disciplinary performer from Toronto and one of four artists with a disability featured in Season 2 of Breaking Character. 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 — an...
How can we ground ourselves and reconnect with the Earth? 09.07.2024 15:07
Have we lost touch with reality in our ever-increasing digital lives? Frances Wong explores the practice of grounding and how we can reconnect with the earth around us. 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...
How are grazing animals being used to control invasive plants? 09.07.2024 14:32
On Ask-a-Vet, Dr. Danielle Jongkind tells us how grazing animals are being used to control invasive plants in places like Niagara Parks’ Gonder Flats. 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 platfor...
Full Episode - 1821 08.07.2024 1:44:31
Michael Babcock shares his experience unboxing the Zoom H4E, a portable field recorder designed with blind and low vision content creators in mind. AMI Podcast Coordinator Ryan Delehanty recounts this year’s epic International Albinism Awareness Day celebration in Halifax, featuring live AMI broadcasts, a live band, and global albinism activists. Montreal Community Reporter Mathieu Rochette highli...
Know Your Rights - surgical castration laws 08.07.2024 18:12
On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin examines the recently passed Louisiana legislation on surgical castration for sex offenders, and discusses its potential human rights violations. 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-té...
We learn about the Guide Dog Users of Canada 25th celebration 08.07.2024 14:45
Have you got a soft spot for dogs with jobs? Reporter Devon Wilkins brings us the latest for guide and service dog handlers, including the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Guide Dog Users of Canada. 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-audi...
Community Report - Montreal, Mathieu Rochette 08.07.2024 12:12
Montreal Community Reporter Mathieu Rochette highlights the Monique Truquet Prize, an international news competition for Francophone people with visual disabilities, offering winners a chance to have their work published in accessible formats. Helpline Pilot Project . Contact: SAT at 450-463-1710, extension 159444, or AEO at 450-463-1710, extension 159216. The Monique Truquet Prize , A Quality I...
We recap Halifax's International Albinism Awareness Day celebrations 08.07.2024 15:36
AMI Podcast Coordinator Ryan Delehanty recounts this year’s epic International Albinism Awareness Day celebration in Halifax, featuring live AMI broadcasts, a live band, and global albinism activists. International Albinism Awareness Day special Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three br...
We learn about the Zoom H4E 08.07.2024 14:53
Michael Babcock shares his experience unboxing the Zoom H4E, a portable field recorder designed with blind and low vision content creators in mind. Zoom H4E product page JAWS for Windows, new features in previous versions 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-t...
Full Episode - 1820 05.07.2024 1:46:04
From white to purple, Thai to Italian, the Basil family has some unique varietals that can add real depth to your dish! We learn more with Gardener Susan Kerney. A new app from AI startup Eleven Labs promises expressive text to speech for any text file, written content, or webpage. John Biehler has the details on our weekly app update. Ozempic, a drug designed to treat diabetes and popularized by...
What are some books Stephen King published under a pen name? 05.07.2024 15:39
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Stephen King’s “Carrie”, Ryan Hooey explores a string of titles King published under a pen name following the success of his first horror novel. 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-té...
Sports Update for July 5th 05.07.2024 13:40
Three executives of the Chicago Blackhawks have been reinstated following the NHL’s investigation of inappropriate conduct. Brock Richardson has the details on our weekly Sports Update. 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-tél...
What is the ElevenLabs Reader app? 05.07.2024 15:29
A new app from AI startup Eleven Labs promises expressive text to speech for any text file, written content, or webpage. John Biehler has the details on our weekly app update. 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 Frenc...
Susan Kerney tells us all about basil 05.07.2024 14:40
From white to purple, Thai to Italian, the Basil family has some unique varietals that can add real depth to your dish! We learn more with Gardener Susan Kerney. 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...
Full Episode - 1819 04.07.2024 1:43:57
Mike Feir shares his review of ‘This is Not a Game’, Mark Fennell’s exploration of how the internet became a toxic and hostile hotbed of conspiracies. A Montreal man made history while protesting Canada’s electoral system. We learn why the independent candidate celebrated his zero votes on What in the World. Can private clinics really cut surgery wait times without hurting public health? Laura Bai...
Roundtable - Alex Smyth 04.07.2024 17:15
NOW with Dave Brown co-host and producer Alex Smyth shares his take on some trending topics on the Weekly Roundtable! 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 establis...
What are Inclusion Canada's recommended changes to the federal disability benefit? 04.07.2024 14:22
We speak with Krista Carr of Inclusion Canada who shares their recommendations for changes to the federal Canada Disability Benefit. Press release from Inclusion Canada 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 — a...
How can you make the most of your local farmer's market? 04.07.2024 13:20
From farm-fresh produce to local crafts and specialties, Chef Mary Mammoliti shares her guide to making the most of your local farmer’s market this summer! Farmer's Market Ontario Kitchen Confession 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 Engl...
Mike Feir reviews ‘This is Not a Game’, 04.07.2024 16:30
Mike Feir shares his review of ‘This is Not a Game’, Mark Fennell’s exploration of how the internet became a toxic and hostile hotbed of conspiracies. "This Is Not a Game" on Audible Ong's Hat on Wikipedia 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...
Full Episode - 1818 03.07.2024 1:44:27
Young Canadians are exploring new visa options and digital nomad strategies to save money by working abroad. We hear more on Trending Headlines. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are on set for Freaky Friday 2. Plus, there are some huge Swifties in the Royal Family. We get the latest scoop in Entertainment with Corinne Van Dusen. Vancouver has delayed enforcement of new rules for housing develope...
Meeting the Cast and Crew of The Squeaky Wheel: Canada 03.07.2024 17:44
Kelly and Ramya interview cast and crew members of AMI-tv's brand new satirical news show 'The Squeaky Wheel: Canada' including Staff Writer Sierra Haynes and Production Accessibility Supervisor Yvonne Felix. We hear about their experience producing the show and how disability representation in front of and behind the cameras made all the difference. Watch: The Squeaky Wheel: Canada Trailer The Sq...
Financial Literacy: Understanding Loan & Debt Products 03.07.2024 14:37
There are a lot of reasons for getting a loan. Buying something like a car or a house, paying tuition, starting a business, or consolidating other loans and payments, just to name a few. Certified Financial Planner Ryan Chin gives us the low-down on a vast range of loan and debt products available, and how to choose them effectively. For more on Financial Literacy, check out Ryan Chin and Becky Ar...
13th Annual Toronto Disability Pride March 03.07.2024 13:05
The 13th annual Toronto Disability Pride March happens Sunday July 13th at 1 p.m. and part of their mission is to raise awareness of disability-related issues. Kelly and Ramya speak with organizing committee members Sivert Das and Spencer West about their hopes for this year's event. Toronto Disability Pride March Facebook Page Toronto Disability Pride Homepage Find Kelly & Company on YouTube...
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