We highlight some of our favourite segments from Season 9.

Chris Vallée meets para-athlete and blind golfer Kevin Frost, to learn about a growing organization called Ontario Visually Impaired Golfers. Then, Grant Hardy chats with the author of The Disability Experience: Working Towards Belonging.

Ottawa’s Chris Vallée meets para-athlete and golfer Kevin Frost, who is blind, to learn about a growing organization in Ontario called Ontario Visually Impaired Golfers.

Vancouver’s Grant Hardy chats with Hanna Leavitt, the Canadian author of The Disability Experience: Working Towards Belonging. It’s a book aimed at youth about people with disabilities and the daily lives they lead.

Beth Deer meets Calgarian Lovepreet Deo, who hasn’t let cerebral palsy hold her back. She has cycled numerous marathons, become an advocate for people with disabilities, and pushes herself to meet her goals every day of her life.

Grant Hardy speaks with the artist behind the Insufficient Art Project, an e-book of interviews and digital portraits in which British Columbians with disabilities share their experiences surviving on and accessing sub-poverty level assistance rates.

Charles Bonnet Syndrome, or CBS, is a common yet under-recognized condition that causes some people who experience vision loss to have visual hallucinations.

Grant Hardy speaks with the artist behind the Insufficient Art Project, an e-book of interviews and digital portraits in which British Columbians with disabilities share their experiences surviving on and accessing sub-poverty level assistance rates.

Beth Deer introduces us to Heather Hutchison, who has been blind since birth, found fame at age 15 as a singer-songwriter, but by age 28 was hospitalized for severe mental health issues. Her memoir, Holding On by Letting Go, has just been released.

Alex Smyth introduces us to the hosts of AMI-tv’s new original sports show, Beyond the Field. Then, Grant Hardy reviews three tech products from Amazon for use around the house: two smart speakers and the Amazon Fire TV Stick.

AMI Contributor and autistic activist Alex Kronstein gives his opinion on one of the most common symbols of Autism: the puzzle piece.

Grant Hardy reviews three tech products from Amazon for use around the house: two smart speakers and the Amazon Fire TV Stick.

Beth Deer speaks with a remarkable young lady in Northern Alberta, who hasn’t let her wheelchair stop her from being a role model and ambassador to the local youth.

Beth Deer introduces us to Christian Bagg, who created an electric, three-wheeled mountain bike which allows disabled riders to still experience the thrills of extreme mountain biking. Then, Lowell Taylor discusses ways we can recognize and deal with bullying.

Ottawa’s Chris Vallée discusses accessibility in eating disorder treatment and recovery with Brigitte McCauley-Philion, who is Deaf.

Beth Deer introduces us to Calgary’s Christian Bagg, who created an electric, three-wheeled mountain bike which allows disabled riders to still experience the thrills of extreme mountain biking!

Chris Vallée shares tips on inclusive language we can use when speaking with the LGBTQ+ community.

Lowell Taylor, a psychologist based in Lethbridge, Alberta, discusses ways we can recognize and deal with bullying.

Chris Vallée speaks to artist Zaakirah Chubb, who—when unable to share in their usual artistic mediums during the pandemic—pivoted to create a podcast tackling tough topics called Bad Therapy. Then, Grant Hardy meets the inventor behind the accessible wall-mountable gym known as Wallgym.

Beth Deer doesn’t have a real tan yet, so she tries something new: tantouring. It’s tanning and contouring all in one!

Grant Hardy meets the inventor behind the accessible wall-mountable gym known as Wallgym.

Laura Bain talks with the founder of the Sing for Serenity Choir and a choir participant about this international virtual choir for blind and partially sighted singers.

Chris Vallée speaks to artist Zaakirah Chubb, who—when unable to share in their usual artistic mediums during the pandemic—pivoted to create a podcast tackling tough topics called Bad Therapy.

Laura Bain speaks to Jillian Gillis about her new podcast, Self-Love is Blind. Then, correspondent Amy Amantea learns about NOLU, a new dating app that promises love and inclusion.

Historically, women and girls have faced greater barriers when it comes to participating in sport. We meet the people and organizations working to address this systemic issue.

Correspondent Amy Amantea learns about NOLU, a new dating app that promises love and inclusion.

Laura Bain talks to Jillian Gillis about her new podcast, Self-Love is Blind.

Chris Vallée meets comedian Michael Lifshitz, and learns about his weekly virtual comedy show.

Beth Deer spends time with Dustin Ritter, an artist and musician with macular dystrophy, who has started creating exciting new music again. Then, Grant Hardy learns more about an organization connecting people who need assistive devices with those that make them.

AMI Contributor, filmmaker, and autistic activist, Alex Kronstein, encourages everyone to check out the short film LISTEN, made by the American organization CommunicationFIRST.

Beth Deer spends some time with Dustin Ritter, an artist and musician with macular dystrophy, who has started creating new music again.

Grant Hardy learns more about Makers Making Change, an organization that connects people who need assistive devices with those who can make them.

Alex Smyth speaks with AccessNow founder and CEO Maayan Ziv to find out how the app has shifted focus during the pandemic to help users stay informed during this difficult time.

Beth Deer visits the owner of the Lil’ E Café in Calgary, a unique coffee house with a unique mission. Then, Alex Smyth checks in with BALANCE for Blind Adults to find out how the organization adapted its programming during the pandemic.

Chris Vallée learns about a new online Facebook group called Able Humans of Ottawa, a storytelling space for Ottawa’s disability community.

Vancouver’s Grant Hardy reviews two tech products from Google for use around the home: the Google Nest Wi-Fi, and the Google Nest Hub Max.

Beth Deer spends some time with the owner of the Lil’ E Café in Calgary, a unique coffee house whose mission is to provide meaningful and productive employment opportunities to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Alex Smyth checks in with BALANCE for Blind Adults to find out how the organization adapted its programming during the pandemic, while supporting clients with COVID-specific services.

Laura Bain interviews Josh Menchions, the founder of Accessible NL, a group working to make downtown St. John’s more accessible. Then, Alex Smyth learns about the Trans Canada Trail’s new partnership with AccessNow to map the accessibility of trails across the country.

Laura Bain interviews Josh Menchions, the founder of Accessible NL, a group working to make downtown St. John’s, NL more accessible.

Beth Deer meets Kuno the service Rottweiler, who is helping his owner, Marla, bring awareness to accessibility issues through his very own, and very popular Twitter account.

Contributor Kevin Naidoo shares his thoughts on the important relationship between trust and surrender.

Alex Smyth learns about the Trans Canada Trail’s new partnership with AccessNow to map the accessibility of trails across the country.

Alex Smyth talks to author Amanda Leduc about her new novel, The Centaur’s Wife, and accessibility. Then, Chris Vallée meets Kim Kilpatrick, a storyteller who is blind and was recently named a CBC Ottawa Trailblazer for her work in accessibility.

Ottawa’s Chris Vallée meets Kim Kilpatrick, a storyteller who is blind and was recently named a CBC Ottawa Trailblazer for her work in accessibility.

Beth Deer brings us the story of Rickson Makwe, a singer-songwriter who is blind. Rickson recently emigrated to Canada from his war-torn home in Africa and has just released his latest song.

Alex Smyth talks to author Amanda Leduc about her new novel, The Centaur’s Wife, and accessibility.

Laura Bain gives a behind-the-scenes tour of her work from home set-up.

Grant Hardy reflects on the impact the pandemic is having on the university experience for students.

Laura Bain checks out the Camp Hill Cemetery Audio Tour, created by The Friends of Public Gardens. Then, Grant Hardy chats with singer Mandy Harvey, who is Deaf, and learns about her journey and how music helped save her, before Mandy turns the tables on Grant Hardy and interviews him.

Grant Hardy chats with singer Mandy Harvey, who is Deaf, and learns about her journey and how music helped save her.

Laura Bain checks out the Camp Hill Cemetery Audio Tour created by The Friends of Public Gardens.

Singer Mandy Harvey, who is Deaf, turns the tables on Grant Hardy and interviews him.

Laura Bain talks about the language she uses to discuss her disability. Also: Alex Smyth speaks with the co-hosts of Crip Times, a podcast that explores the world of disability and art, and Grant Hardy learns about efforts to make LEGO more accessible for blind and partially sighted builders.

Grant Hardy speaks to blind LEGO enthusiast Matthew Shifrin and learns about the efforts to make LEGO more accessible for blind and partially sighted builders.

Laura Bain talks about the language she uses to discuss her disability. 

Lowell Taylor, a psychologist based in Lethbridge, Alberta, discusses the benefits to healthy and positive thinking, especially about yourself.

Toronto’s Alex Smyth speaks with the co-hosts of Crip Times, a podcast that explores the world of disability and art.

Chris Vallée meets with volunteer advocate Rob Meredith to learn about his participation in the Able2 Matching program. Also: Beth Deer meets a partially sighted artist who is creating portraits using just pencils and paper, and Grant Hardy chats with the team behind the On This Spot app.

Grant Hardy chats with the team behind the On This Spot app, which allows locals to explore their cities and learn about the history that surrounds them.

Beth Deer meets a partially sighted artist living in Regina who is creating amazing portraits using just pencils and paper. 

Toronto’s Alex Smyth learns about the Festival of Literary Diversity’s virtual literary festival and how they support authors from the disability and marginalized community.

Ottawa’s Chris Vallée meets with volunteer advocate Rob Meredith to learn about his participation in the Able2 Matching program. 

We highlight some of our favourite segments from Season 9.

We highlight some of our favourite segments from Season 9.

Beth Deer meets a girl from Red Deer, Alberta, who has created a mental health magazine to remind teens they don’t have to face their struggles alone. Then, Grant Hardy chats with the team behind AMI’s new Emergency Series.

Alex Smyth talks accessible fashion with founder of Aille Design, Alexa Jovanovic.

Grant Hardy chats with the team behind AMI’s new Emergency Series, which will help viewers prepare for various emergencies.

Beth Deer meets a 15-year-old girl from Red Deer, Alberta, who has created a mental health magazine to remind teens they don’t have to face their struggles alone.

This new project follows Lawrence Gunther as he documents the over ten-month journey of matching with, and training, a new guide dog.

Laura Bain interviews Dave Carragher, of Blind Man Cooking, about his business and virtual cooking classes.

Grant Hardy chats with a family in Prince George, B.C., about their autism support dog, how he’s changed their lives, and how they’re giving back to the community.

Victoria Nolan interviews Lisa Livingston from the March of Dimes and Amy Widdows from the Ontario Disability Employment Network about MentorAbility, a program that matches employers and mentors with people in the disability community seeking employment experience.

Laura Bain interviews Dave Carragher, of Blind Man Cooking, about his business and virtual cooking classes. Then, Grant Hardy chats with a family about their autism support dog and how he’s changed their lives.

Alex Smyth heads to the woods to learn about the health benefits that nature can provide. Speaking with experts in outdoor therapy and forest bathing, he uncovers the science in nature.

Laura Bain interviews Rick Hansen, one of Canada’s greatest accessibility advocates. Then, Victoria Nolan connects with Keya Osborne and Ben Akuoko about Black Voices United, a new online peer group for Black professionals who are blind or partially sighted.

Laura Bain interviews one of Canada’s greatest accessibility advocates and founder of the Rick Hansen Foundation, Rick Hansen.

Victoria Nolan connects with Keya Osborne and Ben Akuoko about a new online peer group for Black blind and partially sighted professionals called Black Voices United.

Lowell Taylor, a psychologist based in Lethbridge, Alberta, discusses grief and loss, and how best to manage it.

Toronto’s Alex Smyth learns about Luxturna, the first gene therapy treatment approved for use in Canada and finds out what this breakthrough means for the future of gene therapy treatment here.

Beth Deer meets Bibi Bilodeau, a 26-year-old comedian in Iqaluit, who wants to bring awareness to people who are on the Autism Spectrum. Then, Shawn Marsolais, who is blind, discusses how she ensures her young son’s safety and desire for independence.

Contactless Access, developed in Ottawa by ProtoDev, is a new accessible app for people with disabilities that safely opens accessible doors and elevators directly from your smartphone.

Laura Bain talks to two Nova Scotian participants in CNIB’s Virtual Vision Mates program. The program engages volunteers to connect virtually with CNIB clients by phone or online at least once a week.

Beth Deer visits with Bibi Bilodeau, a 26-year-old comedian living in the far north of Iqaluit, Nunavut, who wants to bring awareness to the public about people on the Autism Spectrum.

In her latest parenting tip, AMI This Week contributor and blind parent Shawn Marsolais discusses how she ensures both her young son’s safety and desire for independence when the two are out and about.

Chef Mary Mammoliti shares her recipe for Sheet Pan Chicken and Tzatziki.

Alex chats with comedian Courtney Gilmour, who is disabled, to find out what’s making her laugh during the pandemic.

Beth Deer meets an amazing deafblind athlete who has found more freedom as a runner since she got her guide dog, Cliff.

Laura Bain meets up with Robert Hearn, a self-taught mechanic who is legally blind, to talk about the stock race car he built for his son, rookie stock car racer, Josh Hearn.

Chef Mary Mammoliti shares her recipe for Sheet Pan Chicken and Tzatziki, and Alex Smyth chats with comedian Courtney Gilmour, who is disabled, to find out what’s making her laugh during the pandemic.

Grant Hardy catches up with Brian Kemler, Product Manager of Android Accessibility at Google, to learn about some cutting-edge accessibility features available in Android that benefit users who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Beth Deer meets an amazing young girl who battled cancer and had her “wish” granted to fight crime with Spider-Man, save the city, and begin an adventure no one could have predicted ... as SpiderMable.

We meet Patricia Bérubé, a PhD candidate at Carleton University, who is working with the blind and partially sighted community to create interpretations of colour in art with tactile prototypes and audio experiences.

Contributor Lowell Taylor shares his thoughts and tips on normalizing emotions.

Grant Hardy learns about cutting-edge accessibility features available on Android devices, Lowell Taylor shares his thoughts and tips on normalizing emotions, and Beth Deer meets … SpiderMable!

Grant Hardy catches up with Cathy Browne, a photographer who is legally blind, and added journalism to her resumé with CBC Vancouver.

Victoria Nolan speaks to disability advocates about the Ottawa public transit system’s shortcomings, and the work of ParaParity, a group demanding better service and change for people with disabilities.

Laura Bain talks to award-winning musician and 14 Wing Greenwood Honorary Colonel, Terry Kelly, about his latest song “No Sky Too High,” dedicated to and celebrating the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Alex Smyth discusses some of the drawbacks of wearing hearing aids.

Laura Bain talks to Terry Kelly about his latest song “No Sky Too High,” dedicated to the RCAF. Then, Grant Hardy meets Cathy Browne, a photographer who is legally blind, and has added journalism to her resumé.

Ottawa’s Lawrence Gunther heads to the Gatineau Hills with his daughter, where he shares some tips for hikers who are blind or partially sighted.

In this fourth Simple Science segment, Alan Nursall, President of Telus World of Science Edmonton, surprises Beth by showing her what an orange peel can do to balloons and candle flames.

Grant Hardy talks about a personal pet peeve: not being acknowledged by people who talk about him, but not to him.

Laura Bain speaks to journalist, and 2020 James McGregor Stewart Award recipient, Kendall Worth about writing and giving voice to those living on income assistance.

Toronto’s Alex Smyth gives his take on the return to play for the major sports leagues, and the different approaches the leagues have taken during the age of COVID-19, including the sports bubble.

Contributor Kevin Naidoo shares his thoughts on the importance of staying grounded.

Beth Deer learns the scientific properties of the orange, Lawrence Gunther heads to the hills with tips on hiking when you are blind or partially sighted and Grant Hardy reveals one of his pet peeves.

Beth Deer meets an Indigenous singer, who is blind, and about to launch his latest creation. And, Lawrence Gunther speaks to Ottawa Riverkeeper Elizabeth Logue about safer nuclear waste policy in Canada.

Ottawa’s Lawrence Gunther speaks to Elizabeth Logue, the Ottawa Riverkeeper, about their work and petition for a safer nuclear waste policy in Canada.

Grant Hardy chats with Brian Kemler, Product Manager for Android Accessibility at Google, about some new accessibility features in Android designed to benefit smartphone users with cognitive or mobility disabilities.

Beth Deer meets Matthew Monias, a 20-year-old Oji-Cree man who is blind, who is following his passion by creating music and releasing his latest creation, "Paradise."

Laura Bain tells us about her family’s one and only camping misadventure.

AMI-tv contributor and university student, Tomi Adesina, of Halifax, talks about how she is coping with the challenges of online education.

Beth Deer explores questions people who are blind are asked, Alex Smyth profiles wheelchair rugby player Zak Madell and Laura Bain meets wheelchair racer and Paralympian Ben Brown.

Laura Bain checks in with one of Canada’s top wheelchair racers, Ben Brown, to find out how he’s navigating the challenges and opportunities of the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alex Smyth learns why the return of Zak Madell is a game changer for Canada’s Wheelchair Rugby Team.

Grant Hardy chats with Blind Beginnings’ founder Shawn Marsolais about her journey with the organization and its evolution as it keeps growing and growing.

People who are blind get asked questions about how they handle everyday things all the time. Beth Deer goes through some of these questions, and gives us her responses, in her fun, witty way.

In the third part of this series, Alan Nursall, President of Telus World of Science Edmonton, helps Beth understand how sound can travel through the most basic items.

Alex Smyth compares HelloFresh and GoodFood meal delivery kits to see which is best. Alex compares the kits on the criteria of cost, ease of preparation, accessibility and taste.

Lawrence Gunther cooks up a healthy meal in his backyard using a blind-friendly grill and an accessible app.

Grant Hardy chats with Brian Kemler, Product Manager for Android Accessibility at Google, about new accessibility features designed to benefit blind and partially sighted smartphone users.

Lawrence Gunther cooks up a healthy meal in his backyard using a blind-friendly grill and an accessible app. Then, Alex Smyth compares meal delivery kits to see which one is best.

Beth Deer educates us on British slang, Laura Bain interviews author Vicky Levack, Alex Smyth gives us his hot take on pandemic masks and Grant Hardy reviews the Roomba i7+.

Lowell Taylor, a psychologist based in Lethbridge, Alberta, helps us recognize and deal brokenness and acceptance.

Laura Bain interviews speaker, accessibility advocate, and self-published author Vicky Levack about her experience of living in a long-term care facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grant Hardy shares his thoughts on the Roomba i7+ with automatic dirt disposal.

Toronto’s Alex Smyth examines the world of face masks and compares the pros and cons of some of the most popular types on the market. Wearing glasses can make the choice difficult, and he gives us his hot take.

Contributor Shawn Marsolais shares some parenting tips on how to deal with conflict.

Beth Deer takes a minute to share her favourite British slang words with us.

Laura Bain discusses the communication barriers facing the Deaf and hard of hearing community due COVID-19 and increased mask wearing, with Frank O’Sullivan, Executive Director of the Society of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians.

Alex Smyth hits the road to learn about fuelService, a revolutionary new app designed for drivers with a disability.

Alex Smyth speaks to Peter Symonds, the Superintendent of Learning Support Services at the Ottawa Carleton District School Board about their back to school plans for students with disabilities and special needs.

CNIB's Youth Employment Skills Camp (YES) aims to empower and reduce the unemployment rate for people with sight loss. Beth Deer meets a 16-year-old who hopes the skills she learned will help on her career path.

Laura Bain discusses the communication barriers facing the Deaf and hard of hearing community, due to COVID-19, with Frank O’Sullivan, Executive Director of the Society of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians.

Contributor Kevin Naidoo reminds us of the importance of self-care.

Contributor Shawn Marsolais shares some parenting tips on how to care for your child at the playground.

Beth Deer introduces us to Steve Kiema, a 12-year-old swimmer, cyclist, judo competitor, and finalist in this years’ International Braille Challenge.

Laura Bain interviews former Paralympian and Order of Canada recipient Joanne MacDonald, and former Executive Director of the Independent Living Resource Centre in St. John’s, Mary Reid, co-leads of the History of Disability Rights – NL archive project.

Grant Hardy learns about Google LookOut, the Android app that reads out whatever your phone’s camera sees.

Laura Bain learns more about the history of disability rights in Newfoundland, Kevin Naidoo teaches self-care and Shawn Marsolais shares parenting tips on how to care for your child at the playground.

Grant Hardy heads to the Vicuña Art Studio to learn about an inclusive space for artists to create.

Alex Smyth interviews host Greg Westlake about the new AMI original series Level Playing Field.

Laura Bain chats with Andrés Jiménez, Coordinator of the Urban Program for Birds Canada about the free online course Birdability: Birding by Ear.

Aspen Service Dogs trains and provides service dogs for people with all types of needs. Six-year-old Owen, of Red Deer, received his new dog recently and his life has benefited greatly.

Beth Deer learns more about Aspen Service Dogs and meets Owen, who recently received his new dog. Then, Alex Smyth interviews Paralympian Greg Westlake, the host of AMI-tv's newest original series Level Playing Field.