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AMI-audio is an accessible television channel and streaming service offering a variety of compelling stories and engaging content to Canadians who are blind, partially sighted or otherwise print restricted.
A diverse collection of content is available as regular podcasts. From AMI-audio’s daily news magazine program, NOW with Dave Brown, to the trials and tribulations of living with low vision featured in Low Vision Moments, to learning how to navigate the outdoors with your guide...
Scientists are saying we should pay more attention to the effect of climate change on groundwater reserves. We ask our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther what the risks are. From the January 29, 2019 episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Rabia Khedr explores the world of entrepreneurship for people with disabilities. Lawrence Gunther chats about the significance of Fat Bear Week. And Courtney Weaver tells you about Holland Bloorview’s new decision-aid tool for autistic young adults in the workplace. This is the October 24, 2023, episode.
We speak with Rina Hadziev, the new executive director of the Centre for Equitable Library Access, about the future of the organization. Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther says not enough companies realize that sustainable business practices can be good for the bottom line. A joint investigation by more than 120 journalists has raised alarming questions about the levels of lead in Canadian tap water. We go through some of the findings. Community reporter Gerry Harris calls in...
Imagine racing through northern Alaska along the Beaufort Sea coastline for 1,600 kilometers on a dog sled. Now imagine doing it blind. Rachael Scdoris has done just that – four times. Learn how Rachael took her love of dog mushing to the competitive level and has since made it her business on episode 21 of AMI Audio’s original podcast, Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther.
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is delivering a special gift to AMI-audio listeners this holiday season with a special audio play of the Frank Capra classic, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry based on the movie.
Tune in to AMI-audio on Thursday, December 24, at 2 p.m. Eastern to hear George Bailey, Mary Hatch, Mr. Potter and Clarence brought to life by your favourite AMI-audio show hosts, producers and contributors.
The 1946 film, which has become a holiday tradit...
What really happens after you donate your used clothing? Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio shares some surprising information. From the June 5th episode.
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is excited to announce that AMI-audio’s morning show Live from Studio 5 has joined AMI-tv’s morning lineup.
Airing weekdays at 9 a.m. Eastern, Live from Studio 5—hosted by Mike Ross and Joeita Gupta—joins a new platform as television cameras capture the action as it happens in the studio from AMI’s Toronto headquarters.
“I’m ecstatic that Live from Studio 5 has joined the AMI-tv platform,” says Andy Frank, Manager of AMI-audio. “I’m confident our viewer...
Today, Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced its AMI-audio lineup for the 2022-23 broadcast season, including returning favourites, new programs and podcasts.
It all begins Thursday, September 1, on AMI-audio.
Highlights of the AMI-audio schedule include Double Tap expanding from one to six new episodes per week, the rebrand of Kelly & Company to Kelly & Ramya, and key new and established podcasts joining the YouTube platform.
“I’m so thrilled about the upcoming year on AMI...
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us how we should be moving away from fossil fuels into and shifting towards clean energy. From the November 23, 2021 episode.
There were 14 reported right whale deaths along Canada’s east coast this past summer. Lawrence Gunther of Blue Fish Radio tells us more about this growing problem that affects both whales and humans. From the October 24, 2017 episode.
Our environmental expert Lawrence Gunther talks about the legacy of the Mount Polley mine disaster in British Columbia
In the first hour of the show: Getty Stewart from Love Food Hate Waste discusses Food Waste Action Week (14:42), Lawrence Gunther dives into the issue surrounding the shrinking Antarctic ice cover (25:20), and Elizabeth Mohler previews the International Delight Canada coffee takeover at Hale Coffee (39:18).
Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther explains how Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas will play a role in tackling issues of climate change in Canada. From the October 12, 2021 episode.
The spring and summer of 2020 lockdown due to COVID-19 left a lot of people feeling caged. Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther tells us how more people have connected with birds during the pandemic. From the October 1, 2020 episode.
Lawrence Gunther from Blue Fish Radio tells us about a NASA study into the origins of life on Earth. Lui Greco from the CNIB tells us about a Transport Canada study about how to train self-driving cars to share the roads with blind pedestrians. We discuss pedestrian safety in a larger sense. Producer Kevin Philipupillai tells us about one woman's lonely fight against Health Canada over outdated safety warnings on lead paint. We ask Marc Aflalo from Your Tech Report about a repo...
In the first hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Morgan Ineson tells you about Fighting Blindness Canada’s Young Leaders Summit and View Point conference (14:17). Lawrence Gunther explores the possible impact the Arctic lakes may have on the earth’s climate (26:38). Plus, Kelly Bron Johnson discusses the importance of Gladue reports to acknowledge the effects of Colonialism on Indigenous people (37:34).
In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Rebecca Dingwell weighs in with her thought...
Starting with the plight of one tiny animal called Marmots, we expand our perspective to include ancient old-growth forests and learn how the future of both are connected. We then pivot slightly to view forests as places of sustenance for all, and pick up a few hiking tips including how to select the right cane / stick for the job. Our host and story teller draws on a lifetime of outdoor living to weave stories into every twist and turn along the path, on this episode of Outdoors wi...
Are humans the cause of climate change? Environmental contributor Lawrence Gunther joins us to explain why there is still so much confusion around the science on climate change.
We all expect a certain level of cleanliness on our beaches. But environmental expert Lawrence Gunther says that can get complicated. From the August 14, 2018 episode.