On our Tech Talk, Michael Babcock reminds us about Leasey, a helpful tool for JAWS screen-reader users. The NHL Final is set. Brock Richardson gives us a preview in his sports report. Edmonton AMI Reporter Bethany Deer highlights the final feature of Birthing Blind, on AMI This Week. Community Reporter Kim Hovey highlights the Yukon WILD school curriculum kicking off in 2022. We flip through quirky stories from around the globe with Jeff Ryman, on What in the World. On Know Your Rig...
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How do you get started with accessibility on the Chromebook? Michael Babcock dives into it on our Tech Talk.
The Stanley Cup Final kicks off tonight with Montreal taking on Tampa. Brock Richardson tee's this up in his sports report.
Joining us to preview the AMI This Week feature on the Bowhead Reach Adaptive Bike is Bethany Deer, our Reporter in Edmonton.
Vancouver Community Reporter Julia Bonnett highlights BC BlindSports Dryland Dragon Boat Training.
Eight-in-ten Canadians recog...
By Beth Deer
Some of you may remember how I got my start at AMI, but if you’re new here’s the scoop.
I attended an Employment Skills Boot Camp at the CNIB in Calgary. It was such a great experience, and I was able to meet like-minded people in Alberta who are blind or partially sighted.
Along with making great friends, we were also taught some very valuable skills that not only help us in interviews, but are transferable once you get a job! In this weeks segment, I had the absolute ...
A Fort Saskatchewan couple is celebrating a doubly unique birth of daughter. Producer, Beth Deer has the details during our headlines segment (6:57). What was the first sitcom on television? Greg David Answers this question as we dive into a brief history lesson on the birth of the television sitcom (22:06). On The Buzz with Bill, Bill Shackleton tells us how lack of affordable housing in a Los Angeles neighborhood has inspired activism and art (36:31). We’re joined by Saint John Co...
On our Gardening segment with Susan Kerney, we talk about all the things that you can use vinegar for in the garden.
Samsung’s smart ring might signal the start of a new wearable era. John Biehler has more on our App Update.
What's up with 10-year-old kids in Sephora? Beth Deer dives into this controversial question on The Buzz.
A big-name coach is making the jump from college football to the NFL. Brock Richardson tells us more on his Sports Update.
What are some books that are alr...
We meet Bethany Deer, our newest AMI Presenter based in Edmonton. She joins us to preview tonight’s episode of AMI This Week.
Gardener Susan Kerney stops by to chat about some beautiful January flowers. As well as a few neat gifts she received over the holidays.
Withings unveiled a 4-in-1 at-home health checkup device at CES. John Biehler gives us all the details on our App Update.
A dog recently ate an absurd amount of money that was on a counter, yet the owner was still able to get it back. How so? Beth Deer tells us on The Buzz.
There are tons of great matches as its wildcard week in the NFL. Brock Ric...
Join AMI This Week's Bureau Reporters - Grant Hardy, Beth Deer, Shelby Travers, Alex Smyth and Laura Bain - as they travel across Canada, celebrating our country's diverse cultures and experiences.
From Paralympians to Prince Edward Island, community happenings to coroners, job hunting to James Bond, AMI-tv's fall schedule has something for everyone.
Hosted by Paralympian Greg Westlake, Level Playing Field debuts on Monday, September 7, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern. The AMI original series highlights and celebrates the power of sport by introducing audiences to the athletes, community groups, healthcare professionals and grassroots innovators who demonstrate a desire to help drive p...
We take a look and listen back to a conversation we had with David Meyers, of the Centre for Independent Living Toronto at the Balance Community Info Fair. During our Nutrition chat with Julia Karantjas, we talk about hot cereal and the health benefits associated with them. Kim Hovey joins us for her Community Report where she tells us all about her Western Canada road trip with her mom. Grant Hardy joins us for a Headlines segment. On our Parenting Chat, we’re talking with Lucia Be...
With everyone wearing multiple hats - working from home, teaching, and keeping our own projects in line - it's important to manage what you need to get done. Michael Babcock shares his pick for a project management app, on our Tech Talk. The NFL has some major COVID-19 concerns. How will this affect gameplay? Brock Richardson joins us to chat more. We get a preview of tonight’s episode of AMI This Week with Edmonton Reporter Bethany Deer. The 9th annual Human Rights Film Festiv...
How can we use Todoist to go into our goals for 2024 less stressed out? Mike Babcock joins us to tell us more (7:03). A baby owl was discovered in a family's Christmas tree. How on earth did it get there? Producer, Beth Deer tells us more (21:53). We speak with “mother hen” of the “Wheelie Peeps”, Bean Gill about her new show to air on AMI-tv, Push (36:28). Assistive technology entrepreneur Rebecca Rosenberg introduces us to her mobile app that benefits the low-vision community (51:...
Michael Babcock features the latest on the Mosen At Large podcast, where blind and low vision iOS users discuss the most recent Apple Event. Could this be the year the LA Dodgers win the World Series? Brock Richardson explains in his sports report. Edmonton’s Bethany Deer previews tonight’s episode of AMI This Week; we discuss her feature on questions blind people get asked a lot. Two friends have been collecting and exchanging pumpkin memorabilia for a very long time! Chyvonne Emil...
Each major release of iOS brings new features or improvements to the VoiceOver screen reader. Mike Feir dives into these changes.
We talk with Fern Lulham about people pleasing and how it can impact our lives and our mental health.
A Parkland school shooting survivor developed an app built on AI that helps people heal. We get more on The Buzz.
Mary Mammoliti joins us with simple and easy tips to help make your Thanksgiving affordable and enjoyable.
Laura Bain stops by to give us so...
iOS 17.2 is releasing soon, what is the biggest update coming? Michael Babcock lets us know.
Why do traumatic memories affect the brain so much more than positive memories do? Grant Hardy discusses this in his headlines segment.
Mind Your Own Business returns Wednesday, January 3, at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+. We speak with Kelly Bron Johnson about her role on the season as a mentor.
There’s a free concert series at Vancouver’s most beautiful—and inclusive—Downtown church. ...
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, community reporter Elizabeth Mohler gives details about the CoMotion Deaf and Disability Arts Festival in Toronto. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther describes the race to manufacture long-lasting batteries for electric vehicles. For a second dose of community reports, J.R. Bjornson in Red Deer, Alberta shares his experience attending a movie camp for people with disabilities by the L.G. Barnes Society. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech discusses ...
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Victoria Nolan
Victoria is a three-time Paralympian and World Champion in rowing, who has won seven medals for Canada including Bronze in Rio. She is also an author, motivational speaker and Director on the CNIB’s National Board. She was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at the age of 18. She lives in Toronto with her husband, two children and superstar guide dog Alan! Follow Victoria on Twitter: @blindrower
Bureau Reporters
Laura Bain - Halifax
Laura is a graduate of Sai...
Do our pets need a regular bath and brushing? If so, how often should we be doing this? Vet Danielle Jongkind lets us know.
How can we maintain good brain health? Frances Wong dives into this topic during our Wellness chat.
We check in with Kelly MacDonald who’s at the 5th anniversary celebration at the CNIB Hub in London, Ontario.
Are you looking to play blind hockey in Montreal? The Montreal Hiboux are always searching for players. Community Reporter, Mathieu Rochette tells us mo...
Our AMI Reporter from Edmonton, Bethany Deer, tells us about the huge home renovation being filmed by AMI-TV.
Our first shoot back in the field!
For tonight’s episode of AMI This Week, you’ll join myself and Alan Nursall at the Telus World of Science in Edmonton. This has been our first and only shoot back in the field since all this craziness has started ... and by that I mean COVID-19.
Not only was it our first time back in the field, but it was also the first time Patronus and myself got to meet our "new" producer Lance, although he’s not really new anymore considering he started at AMI ...