The Pulse

We discuss access to home care for people with disabilities during COVID-19 with Haley Flaro, executive director of Ability New Brunswick. This is the July 5, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse 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...

We speak with Dr Gili Hammer of Hebrew U about blind women’s participation in visual culture and their performance of blindness and gender expectations. This is the July 4, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse 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...

We look at the impact of hashtag activism and the Black Lives Matter movement on People with Disabilities with author Moya Bailey. This is the June 28, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse 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 streami...

We discuss the impact of reopening of the economy on People with Disabilities with Kathryn Underwood and Ravi Maholtra. This is the June 27, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse 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...

We discuss the failure of the federal government to pass a COVID-19 benefit for Canadians with Disabilities with Jewelles Smith, Past Chair of the Council for Canadians with Disabilities. Check out the Pulse 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 i...

We discuss the impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities and the documentary Lana Gets Her Talk with director Beth Wishart Mackenzie and Cree artist Lana Whiskeyjack. This is the June 20, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse 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-aud...

In celebration of National AccessAbility Week, we speak to Tova Sherman, the co-founder of the Halfiax-base non-profit reachAbility. She describes their accessible supports and programming available to the community during COVID-19. This is the June 1, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities th...

In celebration of National AccessAbility Week, we speak to Ana Maria Faria from Easter Seals Canada. She describes their year-round services and annual their awareness initiative, Red Shirt Day. This is the June 3, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-t...

In celebration of National AccessAbility Week, we speak to Dana Erickson is the CEO of Manitoba Possible, formerly known as Society for Manitobans with Disabilities. He discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the disability community in Manitoba and describes their new online service that connects people with disabilities to skilled service providers. This is the June 2, 2020 episode. Check out the Pu...

In celebration of National AccessAbility Week, we speak to disability advocate Rick Hansen. He discusses the services and programming offered by the Rick Hansen Foundation and reflects on the 35th anniversary of his Man in Motion Tour. This is the June 1, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities...

Cassie Wilson discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the music industry and describes Half Access, her non-profit organization dedicated to making live music more accessible to people with disabilities. This is the May 28, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services —...

Director John Banovich shares his journey in filmmaking and disability advocacy in the film industry. This is the May 27, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse 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 i...

David Shreeve, the co-founder of The Conservation Foundation in the U.K., describes about their community initiative “Gardening Against the Odds.” And, AMI community reporter Milena Khazanavicius shares some tips and tricks for gardening while isolating during COVID-19. This is the May 25, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and e...

Wellness chef Geremy Capone and registered dietitian Stephanie Gladman describe ELLICSR Kitchen, a healthy cooking program at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. This is the May 25, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse 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 En...

Jennison Asuncion is head of accessibility engineering evangelism at LinkedIn. He discusses the need for increased digital accessibility and inclusive design. This is the May 21, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse 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-t...

Chicago-based director Salome Chasnoff and writer Susan Nussbaum discuss Code of the Freaks, their new documentary feature that will screen at this year’s Reel Abilities Film Festival in Toronto. This is the May 20th, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AM...

Artistic director Liviya Mendelsohn discusses the 5th annual Reel Abilities Film Festival in Toronto. And, Toronto-based filmmaker Cody Bennett discusses his new short film "Love Beyond Accessibility." This is the May 19th, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadca...

Cory Reeder is a writer based in LA. He discusses his new passion project “Scenes to Screen (while in quarantine),” a weekly online event about script writing with a focus on disability and inclusion. This is the May 7th, 2020 episode Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services —...

CCB president Louise Gillis and senior research officer Dr. Keith Gordon discuss the results of their recent survey about the effects of COVID-19 on the vision loss community. This is the May 6th, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse 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...

Author Amanda Leduc discusses her new book “Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space.” This is the May 5th, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse 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...

Liz Johnson is the managing director and co-founder of The Ability People, a U.K. based organization dedicated to empowering people with disabilities. She explores how working-from-home can open more employment opportunities for people with disabilities. This is the May 4, 2020 episodes. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadian...

Stephanie Dixon and Danielle Main discuss season three of Mind Set Go, a fitness documentary series that follows the high-stakes journey of eight Canadians as they transform their physical, mental and emotional health with the help of fitness experts. This is the April 30, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians...

Journalism professor Paul Adams discusses the importance of crisis and risk communication from media. And, Canadian Press reporter Michelle McQuigge and journalist Meagan Gillmore share their experiences working in the field during the COVID-19 outbreak. This is the April 29, 2020 episode. Check out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadi...

Roxanne Mykitiuk is an Osgoode Hall law professor and director of the Disability Law Intensive Program at York University and Trudo Lemmens is a professor at the University of Toronto. They explore the ethical issues around assessing the value of a life and share their list of precautions to help safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities during COVID-19. This is the April 28, 2020 episode....

Dr. Kim Hellemans is a professor at Carleton University in Ottawa and the co-host of the award-winning podcast Minding the Brain. She discusses the impact of social isolation on mental health and stress during the COVID-19 outbreak. We also speak to occupational therapist Kaitlin O'Toole about her recent study on mobile health apps as a vital tool for military members and first responders seeking...