AMI-audio is an accessible television channel and streaming service offering a variety of compelling stories and engaging original content to Canadians who are blind, partially sighted or otherwise print restricted.
Listen to AMI-audio on television, stream our service online or download AMI-audio podcasts.
What AMI-audio does
AMI-audio produces a number of daily programs, including Kelly and Ramya.
Kick your weekday mornings off with The Globe and Mail Today at 8 a.m. Eastern as Mike Ross and Corinne Van Dusen deliver news, editorials and business, sports and entertainment stories pulled from the latest edition of The Globe and Mail.
Hosted by Matt Speirs, listen to Maclean's Magazine weekdays at 9 a.m. Eastern for a selection of feature articles from the most recent edition of Maclean’s. Maclean’s Magazine will alternate with Voices of The Walrus, dynamic readings of thought-provoking articles from The Walrus magazine, in this timeslot.
Hosted by Hannah Tausz and Laura Kirker, listen to The Guardian Daily, weekdays at 10 a.m. Eastern, for a selection of feature articles from The Guardian, a British daily newspaper with a distinctly international outlook focused on politics, economics and environmental issues.
Weekday afternoons at 2 p.m. Eastern, catch Kelly and Ramya for arts, entertainment and lifestyle information. Contributors from across the country share information on everything from finance to fashion and gaming. Plus, hear about the latest in audiobooks and accessible technology.
The Pulse, with host Joeita Gupta, takes you past the headlines to learn more about the heart of the story. Join the conversation as we explore positive outcomes, diligent advocacy and challenges that face everyone in the community.
AMI-audio brings different perspectives on living with vision loss through a number of original programs. If you're looking for the latest on accessible technology, check out AMI-audio original Double Tap, which airs six days at week at noon Eastern. Looking for news and information about pro and Para sports? The Neutral Zone is the show for you! Want to learn about the latest offerings in the audiobook realm? Check out AMI Audiobook Review. And, on My Life in Books with Red Széll, broadcaster Red Széll leads one-on-one interviews with authors who discuss their life, works and three books that have resonated with them.
Download AMI original podcasts
Subscribe to and download the latest AMI podcasts from your favourite podcasting platform. Don’t miss Tripping On Air with Ardra Shephard, Mary Mammoliti’s Kitchen Confession, Low Vision Moments with Jennie Bovard, Accessing Art with Amy, Into You with Fern Lulham, The Blind Reality, Triple Vision, Blind Golf Canada, Connecting Disability with Meagan Gillmore, Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther and Tales from the Halifax School for the Blind. Want to watch AMI-audio podcasts? Tripping On Air, Blind Golf Canada, The Pulse and Low Vison Moments are available on YouTube with full transcripts.
We're in your community
Can't make it to the Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament? Wish you could attend White Cane Week festivities? We've got you covered. You can find us broadcasting live from a number of community events across Canada. Visit AMI-audio Live for a schedule of upcoming live coverage and let us know where you'd like us to go next!
How can I listen to AMI-audio on demand?
AMI-audio content is available on a number of additional platforms. You can stream AMI-audio live on our website or on platforms like TuneIn Radio. Catch up with AMI-audio programs after broadcast by downloading shows as podcasts. AMI-audio programs are available on all major podcasting apps and platforms. Visit our "How To Access Podcasts" page for more information.
AMI-audio is also broadcast in basic cable on the Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) of CBC News Network.