AMI-audio Live

2025 National Senior Goalball Championship – Gold Medal Games

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Mon, 12 May 2025 01:04:08 +0000

Experience the intensity and heart of elite Goalball as Canada’s best athletes go head-to-head in the Women’s and Men’s Gold Medal matches from the 2025 National Senior Goalball Championship in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Hosted by Alex Smyth, with expert analysis from Tony Badger—a Paralympian with deep roots in the sport—this double-header captures the passion, grit, and teamwork that define Goalball at its highest level. From incredible blocks to buzzer-beating goals, you’ll hear every moment that crowned the national champions.

Proudly presented by Accessible Media Inc. (AMI), in partnership with Canadian Blind Sports.

🏆 Recorded May 11, 2025 | Airs Sunday at 8PM ET

🎙️ Alex Smyth on play-by-play | Tony Badger on colour commentary

The 2025 Canadian Blind Hockey Tournament

podcasts@ami.ca (Alex Smyth, Nicco Cardarelli, Mike Ross, Jeff Ryman) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 01:31:01 +0000

Play by Play and analysis of the Gold and Bronze medal games of the the 2025 Canadian Blind Hockey Tournament from the Mattamy Centre in Toronto, March 23, 2025. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli and Mike Ross. Hosted by Alex Smyth of Para Sport Nation. Panelist Jeff Ryman. Interviews with athletes, sponsors and organizers. Producers Andrika De Lanerolle, Marc Aflalo. Sound by Sam Baba.

8th annual CNIB Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 21:41:45 +0000

Blind Sports Nova Scotia hosts the 8th annual CNIB Nova Scotia Open Goalball Tournament, the only competition of its kind east of Montreal. Saturday & Sunday, October 26 & 27, 2024, blind athletes from across North America gather in Halifax at LeMarchant St. Thomas School to compete in the only Paralympic sport created specifically for athletes who are blind and visually impaired. AMI presents the Bronze Medal and Gold Medal games featuring teams from Ontario and Nova Scotia. Play by play with Alex Smyth and Jennie Bovard. Live broadcast produced by Andrika De Lanerolle with support from Andy Frank and Marc Aflalo. Technical support from Leanne Brown, Shawn Lavigne and Ryan Delehanty.

2024 View Point Conference

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Tue, 1 Oct 2024 15:17:10 +0000

AMI-audio Live covers the 2024 View Point Conference at the Toronto Reference Library! View Point is an educational series by Fighting Blindness Canada that brings you the latest information about vision health and research in Canada and abroad. Join AMI Today host Jacob Shymanski as he engages with event organizers and hears from experts in the field. This program originally aired on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Vision Health Conference 2024

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Wed, 22 May 2024 18:30:00 +0000

On Tuesday, May 21st 2024, Jacob Shymanski and Kelly MacDonald attended the Vision Health Conference at the Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario. This year’s theme was the role of artificial intelligence in vision health. The conference provided a wide view of the potential uses of AI in the field of vision health, and focused on technologies that are the most developed and most likely to be used in the short term. The conference was hosted by Keith Gordon, a senior researcher for the Canadian Council of the Blind. Attendees were also welcomed by Jim Tokos, the President of the Canadian Council of the Blind. The first speaker was Dr. Jutta Treviranus, who provided an overview of both the risks and opportunities that AI poses. Then, Dr. Delan Jinapriya spoke about AI in the field of Ophthalmology and explained how it could be used to diagnose glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. The final speaker was Jason Fayre, who spoke about how AI is already being used in the creation of accessible devices. To finish the conference, all three speakers were involved in a question and answer section. Both virtual and in-person attendees were given the opportunity to ask questions to the panelists. This live broadcast was produced by Andy Frank, technical producers were Marc Aflalo and Grace Scoffield.

2024 CNIB Guide Dogs with Purpose Gala

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:20:45 +0000

On April 20th, 2024, Andy Frank hosted the live broadcast of the annual CNIB Guide Dogs with Purpose Gala. It was a formal event from the Delta Hotel in Regina which raised money for the training of guide dogs in Saskatchewan. The evening included a live description of the guide dog red carpet, a speech from Guide Dog owner Louise Michaud, the Assistant Deputy Minister, Housing; President & CEO Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, and an interview with AMI podcaster Becki Zerr and her son Bennett! Technical Support from Samuel Baba and Grace Scoffield.

2024 Canadian National Junior Goalball Championships

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:37:30 +0000

The Canadian National Junior Goalball Championships were held at the Bob Niven Centre on Canada Olympic Road in Calgary on April 21, 2024. Nicco Cardarelli delivers the play by play of the exciting men’s and women’s championship games! Andy Frank speaks with referee Claude Dagenais about the rules of goalball, Stephen Burke of Canadian Blind Sports, Linda McPhail of ASRAB, and some young aspiring goalball players. Technical support from Samuel Baba and Grace Scoffield.

Accessible Sports Expo in Niverville, Manitoba

podcasts@ami.ca (Jacob Shymanski, Andy Frank) — Mon, 1 Apr 2024 17:38:26 +0000

AMI-audio's Jacob Shymanski visits Accessible Sports Expo in Niverville, Manitoba, presented by Accessible Sport Connection Manitoba on March 30, 2024.

During this hour, Jacob speaks with representatives from Prairie Strides , Blind Hockey Manitoba, Beyond the Perimeter Badminton , Wheelchair Fencing Manitoba , Para Storm Swimming , Underground Adaptive, VIRN , and Volt Hockey.

This event provided a unique opportunity for people of all abilities to come together, explore various accessible sports and recreation opportunities in Manitoba, and connect with organizations that offer these fantastic programs.

Produced by Andy Frank with technical support from Marc Aflalo.

The 50th Western Canadian Blind Curling Championships

podcasts@ami.ca (Jim Jerome, Marcel Rocque, Andy Frank) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The final game of the 50th Western Canadian Blind Curling Championships from The Granite Curling Club in Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Finalists are the teams from Prince George and Vancouver. Play-by-play and colour commentary by Jim Jerome and Marcel Rocque, with Andy Frank, Carrie Anton and various curlers and organizers.

2024 Zero Project Awardee Showcase

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:40:03 +0000

Every year, The Zero Project seeks inclusive, innovative and scalable solutions from around the world to submit their nominations. They are then evaluated in a multi-step process that includes peer review by thousands and voting. A select number of solutions receive a Zero Project award and support through the Zero Project network. The following is a compilation of AMI-audio readers reading a brief bio for each of the winning solutions. These are the people and organizations that are truly making a difference. Originally broadcast on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3, 2023.

Ruminations on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:56:56 +0000

As part of AMI-Audio’s coverage of the 2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we asked a group of our friends, regular contributors and employees with disabilities for their thoughts on the IDPD. More specifically, we asked: 1. What does the IDPD mean to you? 2. What are steps society can take to tangibly improve the lives of persons with disabilities? This is an audio collage, of sorts, showcasing nuanced approaches and differing opinions people within the community have towards the IDPD. Work needs to be done but it’s important to recognize the work that has been done as well as maintain an optimistic outlook.

2023 Canadian Disability Hall-of-Fame Awards Induction Ceremony

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:54:05 +0000

The 30th annual Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Awards Induction Ceremony luncheon took place on October 13th, 2023, at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. It was presented by The Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons. The following is the podcast version of AMI-audio’s live coverage of the event. As mentioned in the broadcast, the interviews with this year’s inductees, along with one of the King Clancy Award recipients, will soon be available on The Pulse, which can be found on AMI’s YouTube channel, as well as any of your favourite podcast platforms. Link to AMI’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AccessibleMedia

Great Valentine Gala 2023

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 17:53:14 +0000

The Great Valentine Gala, held every February in Toronto, is the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP)’s No. 1 fundraising event. It has raised over $35 million and has become a glittering showcase for the unheralded achievements of Canadians of all abilities. In 2023, the Gala was hosted by Suhana Meharchand, and featured the presentation of numerous awards issued to individuals and organizations. AMI-audio presented the Gala live to air on February 11, 2023. It is hosted by Dave Brown and Greg Westlake of AMI-tv, and Andy Frank of AMI-audio. Technical producers were Sam Baba and Nisreen Abdel Majid. More info here: https://www.cfpdp.com/great-valentine-gala/

Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Tue, 7 Feb 2023 14:37:21 +0000

AMI's Mike Ross, a Durham Region resident and supporter of the Abilities Centre in Whitby, Ont., interviews athletes, organizers and coaches that are participating in the Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games. Guests include Don Terry (0:10), James Titmarsh (5:45), Ramya Amuthan (10:35), Joe Millage (15:45), Jon Thurston (22:28), Mike Frogely (28:58) and Nico Iemma (37:01).

2022 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:17:10 +0000

Coverage from the bronze and gold medal games.

Inaugural Girl's & Women's Blind Hockey Program

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:50:33 +0000

Broadcasting live from the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, AMI-audio brings you the inaugural Girl's and Women's program at the Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament (2022). Hosted by Jeff Ryman, play by play by Nicco Cardarelli with colour commentary by Mike Ross and Claire Buchannan.

Breaking Barriers - Making the Invisible Visible

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Sat, 4 Dec 2021 22:15:23 +0000

The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) presents a special virtual conference titled “Breaking Barriers - Making the Invisible Visible”. It focuses on the realities of living with an invisible disability. Opening Remarks: Minette Samaroo, AEBC National Vice President, AEBC Toronto Chapter President Keynote Speaker: Melanie Taddeo, author of “The Power of You” Guest Speaker: Maddy Dever, “The Language of Acceptance – Changing the Language of Autism and Disability" Panel Discussion featuring: Aime Hutton, Kevin McShan, Chantal Oakes, Dorothy Riddle Hosted by Joeita Gupta of AMI Technical Producer for AMI: Matt Agnew

Together One Voice, More Choices - Don’t Leave Us Behind

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc) — Mon, 7 Dec 2020 16:04:40 +0000

The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) Toronto Chapter presents a special virtual conference titled “Together One Voice, More Choices - Don’t Leave Us Behind”. It focuses on the way the disability community has been disproportionately left behind during the pandemic. Hosted by Joeita Gupta of AMI. AEBC host Minette Samaroo Opening Remarks-Michael Prince, Professor, University of Victoria Keynote Speaker-Louise Gillis, National President, Canadian Council of the Blind Speaker-Ramya Amuthan, co-host of Kelly and Company, Accessible Media Inc. Panel Discussion featuring Rex Banks, Au. D,, Doctor of Audiology Samantha Moore, Co Chair 2019 National Young Leaders Program, Fighting Blindness Canada Alicia Grace Official, Advocate for People with Disabilities John Rae, Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians Technical Producer for AMI: Matt Agnew

2020 Zero Project Conference Ep 4

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 3 Jul 2020 19:59:31 +0000

In this fourth episode, we meet tech-related awardees from among the Innovative Practices category, including Phia Damsma of Australia regarding Sonokids/Ballyland (1:20), Adriana Gomes Alves of Univali University in Brazil (8:51), James Northridge of UrAbility in Cork, Ireland (15:19) and Robert Palmquist of Streamer in the USA (23:12) Produced and hosted by Andy Frank, with technical assistance from Paula Dineen. Total Run Time 28:56

2020 Zero Project Conference Ep 7

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 3 Jul 2020 19:43:31 +0000

In this seventh and final episode, we celebrate the Innovative Practice award issued to Canadian Rick Hansen with an excerpt from a recent interview with AMI-audio host Joeita Gupta about his foundation’s Accessibility Certification Program (1:52). Plus, we meet Evgeny Bukharov of the All-Russian Society of Disabled People, who run training programs for people with disabilities and representatives of non-profit and commercial organizations toward the effective removal of barriers in the built environment. (7:45). We close with Vishal Gupta of Grassroots Comics, which teaches children with various disabilities how to develop and produce hand-drawn comics on paper as a medium for self-expression and a tool for self-advocacy. (19:30) Program Produced and hosted by Andy Frank, with technical assistance from Paula Dineen. Total Run Time 24:11

2020 Zero Project Conference Ep 6

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 3 Jul 2020 19:40:32 +0000

In this sixth episode, we continue our look at Innovative Practices, including interviews with Sheri Horn-Bunk of Taft Community College in California about their Transition to Independent Living (TIL) Program (1:46) and Michal Rimon of Access Israel about training teachers for inclusive education (17:15). Program Produced and hosted by Andy Frank, with technical assistance from Paula Dineen. Total Run Time 26:18

2020 Zero Project Conference Ep 5

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 3 Jul 2020 19:37:46 +0000

In this fifth episode, we examine Zero Project’s Impact Transfer Program, which is a partnership between the Essl Foundation, Fundación Descúbreme and Ashoka. It supports organizations to replicate their social impact and innovation in other countries and contexts. We speak with Löic van Cutsem of Ashoka, (1:11), Carlos Pereira of Livox in Brazil, (4:50) Dr. Ayesha Saeed Husaini of The Manzil Center in UAE, (10:41), and Nils Woebke of Capito in Germany (17:15). Program Produced and hosted by Andy Frank, with technical assistance from Paula Dineen. Total Run Time 26:18

2020 Zero Project Conference Ep 3

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 3 Jul 2020 19:17:38 +0000

In this third episode, we meet an awardee from among the Innovative Practices category: Betsy Beaumon, CEO of Benetech which launched Bookshare in 2001. Available nationwide in the United States and in 87 other countries, Bookshare provides books and printed materials in five accessible formats, such as electronic Braille and DAISY synchronized text with audio. Produced and hosted by Andy Frank, with technical assistance from Paula Dineen. Total Run Time 26:26

2020 Zero Project Conference Ep 2

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 3 Jul 2020 19:00:34 +0000

Description: In this second episode, we meet awardees from among the Innovative Practices category: Roshan Galvaan, Harsha Kathard and Teresa Lorenzo from University of Cape Town, South Africa (1:06) and Kavita Murugkar of The Universal Design Centre at BNCA University in India (15:05). Produced and hosted by Andy Frank, with technical assistance from Paula Dineen. Total run time 24:28

2020 Zero Project Conference Ep 1

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 3 Jul 2020 18:46:13 +0000

In this first episode, we meet Michael Fembek, the Director of the Zero Project who provides an overview of Zero Project and the conference. Then, we meet awardees from among the Innovative Policies category: Regina Hausiku of the Ministry of Education in Namibia, as well as Julie Michaud and Isabelle Cowan of the New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood. Produced and hosted by Andy Frank, with technical assistance from Paula Dineen and Sam Robinson.

2020 AMI Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 7 Feb 2020 21:23:39 +0000

Join Jim Van Horne and Dave Brown as they call the 2020 AMI Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship. Team Canada (Nova Scotia) faces Team Alberta in the final game live from the famous Ottawa Curling Club. Produced by Karen Magee, technician Marc Aflalo. As heard live February 7, 2020 at 1:00 PM ET.

2019 Eastern Regional Blind Hockey Tournament

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 8 Nov 2019 19:40:59 +0000

Live play by play from the first match in the Canada versus USA series in Ottawa. Plus interviews with players and participants of the tournament.

A11YTO

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:29:03 +0000

Joeita Gupta broadcasts live from the A11YTO Conference in Toronto.
This event, hosted by #a11yTO, has been creating, supporting, and expanding the digital accessibility community in and around Toronto for over five years. It features a variety of lectures, demos, and lightning talks by accessibility advocates, innovators and designers.
Join us as we meet some of the speakers involved with the event and catch a live lightning talk by Chancey Fleet, a Brooklyn-based accessibility advocate who gave a presentation on Community Tools for Nonvisual Access to Spatial Information.

Balance Fundraiser: An Evening in the Key of B

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:45:32 +0000

An on location broadcast from “An Evening in the Key of B: A Benefit Concert and Reception for BALANCE”. BALANCE for Blind Adults is a support organization providing services to increase independence and community engagement for persons who are blind or partially sighted. During this AMI-audio Live event, Kelly MacDonald Emcees with special performances by classically trained jazz pianist Michael Arnowitt and traditional fiddler, Susanna McCleary. Tune in to learn more about how you can support BALANCE.

Sight Night Edmonton 2019

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 02:54:30 +0000

Kelly MacDonald and Ramya Amuthan broadcast live from Sight Night Edmonton 2019. They speak with organizers, participants, and sponsors of this fundraiser for ASRAB.

Access Israel 2019

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 6 Jul 2019 23:00:00 +0000

AMI’s Andy Frank reports from Access Israel’s 7th annual Conference in Tel Aviv, which spotlights new technology and other initiatives designed to support people with disabilities around the world.

Limitless: How Artificial and Human Intelligence Can Empower the Blind Community

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 29 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +0000

A conversation with Anirudh Koul, Seeing AI founder and Head of AI & Research at Aira.

2019 Special Olympics Youth Games Opening Ceremony

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Wed, 15 May 2019 17:13:50 +0000

AMI-audio Live was on location at the 2019 Special Olympics Youth Games opening ceremony in Toronto, Ontario. We'll hear from participants, volunteers and AMI-audio hosts Mike Ross, Norma Wick and The Neutral Zone's Brock Richardson.

This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics. The organization provides sports training and athletic competition year-round in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This gives them the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

The 2019 Canadian Sledge Hockey Championship Gold Medal Game

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 12 May 2019 18:12:40 +0000

AMI-audio Live presents the final game of the 2019 Canadian Sledge Hockey Championship from The Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira, Ontario between Team Alberta and Team Ontario. Play by play Nicco Cardarelli, analysts Cam Jenkins, Bret Wills, David Rukavina and Jeff Ryman, hosted by Brock Richardson.

Blind Hockey - Select Series - Canada West vs Canada East

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 21:11:50 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 7th annual Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament (2019), held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Mike Ross. The intermission panel features host Brock Richardson, Jeff Ryman, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Blind Hockey - Open Division Game 3

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 21:05:20 +0000

Blind Hockey - Select Series - Canada West vs Team USA

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 14:51:23 +0000

Blind Hockey - Select Series: Team USA vs Canada East

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:27:47 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 7th annual Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament (2019), held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Dave Bastl. The intermission panel features Jeff Ryman along with host Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Blind Hockey - Open Division Game 2

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 18:43:30 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 7th annual Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament (2019), held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Jeff Ryman. The intermission panel features Norma Wick along with host Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Blind Hockey - Select Series: Team USA vs Canada West

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:18:10 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 7th annual Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament (2019), held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Jeff Ryman. The intermission panel features Norma Wick along with host Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Blind Hockey - Canada East vs Canada West

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 15:58:39 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 7th annual Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament (2019), held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Jim Van Horne. The intermission panel features host Brock Richardson, Jeff Ryman, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Blind Hockey - Select Series: Canada East vs Team USA

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 19:37:51 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 7th annual Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament (2019), held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Jim Van Horne. The intermission panel features host Brock Richardson, Jeff Ryman, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

The 2019 AMI Vision Impaired Curling Championships play-by-play

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:22:39 +0000

AMI-audio broadcasts live at the Ottawa Curling Club for the 2019 AMI Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship!
Here is a special play-by-play presentation of the final game by the “voice of curling, Vic Rauter and colour commentator, Norma Wick

The 2019 AMI Vision Impaired Curling Championships

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:22:28 +0000

AMI-audio broadcasts live at the Ottawa Curling Club for the 2019 AMI Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship!
Host Dave Brown catches up with curlers from across the country to learn about their involvement and love for the sport. And, ahead of the final game, Dave speaks with play-by-play broadcaster Vic Rauter and colour commentator Norma Wick.

2019 CCB WCW Expo

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 4 Feb 2019 19:25:34 +0000

To kick off our Broadcast at the CCB White Cane Week Experience Expo, we speak to Ian White, President of the CCB Toronto Visionaries Chapter, and Louise Gillis, President of CCB National. We’re joined by President of CCB Dragon Boat Toronto, Myra Rodrigues, and Chris Jonas, President of Blind Sailing Canada! How do you make your documents more accessible? Onix Canada has a solution and we speak with Dawn Campbell, Canadian Account Manager for Onix Canada about this! We chat with the founder of The Checkered Eye, Libby Thaw about what’s new with her project! Let’s get into more adaptive sports! We hang out with Craig F. Spurrell of the CCB Road Runners Chapter, as well as GLENN BABCOCk of Ontario Visually Impaired Golfers. We learn more about Inclusive Design Research Centre - Vision Technology Service. Who are they and how are they helping the blind and low vision community? iyasu ihdego is the Owner and Operator of Vision Aids Inc. based in Toronto, and he joins us to tell us more about what Vision Aids offers! We hear the story behind an individual who has made a great business out of her experience with disability; Denise Justin tells us about Say Hello 2 Blindness!

2018 Spectrum Productions Gala

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 20:52:47 +0000

Host Dave Brown broadcasts live from Spectrum Productions’ gala-screening of films by youth on the autism spectrum, who attended Spectrum’s 2018 summer camps.
He interviews six filmmakers, and presents highlights of speeches from the stage.
At last year’s fundraiser, over 650 guests helped Spectrum Productions raise $55,000 with all proceeds going towards supporting Spectrum’s unique programming.

2018 National Braille Conference: Improving Braille Accessibility

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:56:46 +0000

We have a Friday Vibes Roundtable with Conference Presenter Marcia Yale, who is presenting on Improving Braille availability in Canadian Public Libraries.

2018 National Braille Conference: Out Of The Darkness

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:55:35 +0000

For a special Braille Conference edition of the Chatty Bookshelf, Ryan Hooey discusses Out Of The Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille, a biography about the creator of Braille himself.

2018 National Braille Conference: Braille With Bill

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:54:52 +0000

We have a special Buzz with Bill roundtable, discussing Braille experiences of Bill Shackleton.

2018 National Braille Conference:Annual Vocal Eye Fundraiser

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:53:49 +0000

Sylvi Fekete highlight's AMI's partnership with Vocaleye's Annual Fund Raiser Music Bingo.

2018 National Braille Conference: Measuring Caffine Intake

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:53:02 +0000

Kristina Stoyanova tells us how we can automatically measure our caffeine intake with Apple's Health app and a smart mug!

2018 National Braille Conference: Braille Study

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:51:10 +0000

Braille Conference presenter Natalie Martinello debriefs us on the Results from a study on the experiences of adults and seniors who have learned braille.

2018 National Braille Conference: CNIB Survey

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:40:08 +0000

CNIB conducted a survey of working aged Canadians with vision loss, as part of the International levels of Employment Survey. Head of Research and Chief Accessibility Officer Mahedeo Sukhai relays the findings.

2018 National Braille Conference: Tactile Graphics

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:40:01 +0000

Conference presenters Emmanuel Blaevoet and Rebecca Blaevoet of Tactile Vision Graphics Inc., tell us how tactile graphics can inhance the lives of persons with vision loss.

2018 National Braille Conference: Community Report - Ottawa - Kim Kilpatrick

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:39:54 +0000

Kim Kilpatrick gives us an update about using the accessible voting machine for our municipal election in the advanced poll.

2018 National Braille Conference: Surprises in the NHL

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:39:39 +0000

Brock Richardson highlights the new NBA season, and let’s us in on what he considers to be the biggest surprise of this year’s National Hockey League.

2018 National Braille Conference: GPS Tracking

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:39:32 +0000

Technology expert Michael Feir begins a series on the different GPS Tracking choices available on iOS devices, starting with an overview of GPS Tracking and what it actually means.

32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:56:44 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the 32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference! Join Kelly MacDonald and Ramya Amuthan, as the speak with musicians and enjoy live musical performances.

32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference: Rachel Beck

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:43:07 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the 32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference! PEI singer, songwriter and musician Rachel Beck highlights her self-titled debut album which came out March 2018.

32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference: Mike Stevens

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:42:56 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the 32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference! We speak to Mike Stevens of Sarnia, Ontario; an award winning musician, composer, author, and Founder of ArtsCanCircle, a non-profit organization that forms artistic relationships amongst the Northern communities of Canada.

32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference: Tomato/Tomato

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:42:43 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the 32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference! We chat with the musical couple called Tomato/Tomato from New Brunswick, a high-energy duo giving us a mix of folk and country for a “genre-bending” fusion!

32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference: Big Little Lions

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:42:15 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the 32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference! We chat and hear from the pairing of two individually successful songwriters, Helen Austin and Paul Otten which make up Big Little Lions!

32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference: Andy Frank

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:41:58 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the 32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference! Andy Frank, Manager of AMI-audio, tells us about his past in the folk community.

32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference: Sultans of String

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:40:39 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the 32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference! We're joined by three-time JUNO Award nominees and Billboard charting band Sultans of String!

32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference: Even the Bird Was Free

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:40:07 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the 32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference! We're joined by a new duo that go by the name “Even the Bird Was Free”. They consist of Canadian blues artist Manitoba Hal and Windsor based singer-songwriter Karen Morand.

32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference: Ian Foster

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:40:00 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the 32nd Annual Ontario Folk Music Conference! We talk to singer, songwriter, guitarist and storyteller, Ian Foster who hails from St. Johns Newfoundland!

CNIB Montreal Hub Opening

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 16:56:51 +0000

Join Dave Brown and Jessie Archambault at the CNIB/INCA Hub opening in Montreal.

CNIB London Hub Opening: Cathie Mason

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:09:19 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the grand opening of the new CNIB London Hub with hosts Kelly MacDonald and Ramya Amuthan! We're joined by Cathie Mason, Manager, Program Development & Operations and Marie Claire Bilyk, Program Lead, Peer Support, CNIB Foundation Ontario West join us for a roundtable discussion about he new hub in London, Ontario!

CNIB London Hub Opening: Brogan Freeborn

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:09:11 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the grand opening of the new CNIB London Hub with hosts Kelly MacDonald and Ramya Amuthan! Brogan Freeborn, Program Lead, Beyond the Classroom & Youth Empowerment, CNIB Foundation Ontario West joins us to discuss some of the upcoming London Hub activities!

CNIB London Hub Opening: Buzz With Bill

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:09:02 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the grand opening of the new CNIB London Hub with hosts Kelly MacDonald and Ramya Amuthan! Bill Shackleton joins us for his weekly buzz segment which includes a story on how a son finally meets his father after 30 years.

CNIB London Hub Opening: Winnipeg Handi-Transit

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:08:53 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the grand opening of the new CNIB London Hub with hosts Kelly MacDonald and Ramya Amuthan! A woman in Winnipeg is raising concerns about the Handi-Transit system, just as the city is looking to renew contracts with private contractors. What are some of the concerns? Jim Krysko explains!

CNIB London Hub Opening: Buying and Selling Houses

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:08:46 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the grand opening of the new CNIB London Hub with hosts Kelly MacDonald and Ramya Amuthan! Margrett Weldon and her guest Scott Reiart from Keller Williams Advantage Realty Brokerage chat about what you should know when it comes to purchasing, or selling a home!

CNIB London Hub Opening: Rob Gaunt

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:08:38 +0000

AMI-audio live celebrates the grand opening of the new CNIB London Hub with hosts Kelly MacDonald and Ramya Amuthan! We're joined by, Rob Gaunt, Executive Director, CNIB Foundation Ontario West. He talks to us about what the future goals of the organization!

Access Israel Part 4

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:41:13 +0000

This Episode is titled Advocacy

In late April of 2018, AMI was invited to join a group of journalists to observe Access Israel’s 6th annual International Conference on "Innovation and the future of Accessibility".

As a result, AMI-audio presents four half-hour programs which reveal some of the highlights of the conference and related activities.

You’ll hear from people behind social start-ups that have resulted in improving accessibility through technology, in creating meaningful employment, and in improving the lives of war veterans.

In this episode, you’ll hear from advocates, including Access Israel’s Rani Benjamin, Lior Bar & Michael Rimon, UN Ambassador Luis Gallegos of Ecuador, journalists Sebastião Vemba & Comfort Mussa.

Steadward Centre 40th Anniversary

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 18:24:56 +0000

Mike Ross and Joeita Gupta join the 40th anniversary celebration of The Steadward Centre in Edmonton, Alberta!

The Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement is an expert in Adapted Physical Activity and Parasport development, annually serving more than 1000 children and adults experiencing disabilities and training more than 250 students. As part of the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, the Centre’s strong research and education focus allow it to deliver innovative programs and to share proven expertise with community fitness and sport leaders across Alberta.

Guests include Dr. Bob Steadward, Rick Hansen, Todd Nicholson, Laimons Plumite, Alannah Mah, Sandy Saunders and Nelson Rego (the Cool Blind Tech).

Access Israel Part 3

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:11:49 +0000

This Episode is titled Tech Meets the Body
In late April of 2018, AMI was invited to join a group of journalists to observe Access Israel’s 6th annual International Conference on "Innovation and the future of Accessibility".
As a result, AMI-audio presents four half-hour programs which reveal some of the highlights of the conference and related activities.
You’ll hear from people behind social start-ups that have resulted in improving accessibility through technology, in creating meaningful employment, and in improving the lives of war veterans.
In this episode, you’ll hear the story of Ronny W, an injured war veteran who stood to benefit from a remarkable event in Tel Aviv, one which gathered engineers from all across Israel to help develop solutions for veterans that are both effective and inexpensive.

Music courtesy of Ronny W.
ronnyw.com
https://www.facebook.com/Ronnywmusic/
https://twitter.com/RonnyWMusic

Access Israel Part 2

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 13:59:56 +0000

This Episode is titled Social Start Up Nation.
In late April of 2018, AMI was invited to join a group of journalists to observe Access Israel’s 6th annual International Conference on "Innovation and the future of Accessibility".
As a result, AMI-audio presents four half-hour programs which reveal some of the highlights of the conference and related activities.
You’ll hear from people behind social start-ups that have resulted in improving accessibility through technology, in creating meaningful employment, and in improving the lives of war veterans.

Access Israel Part 1

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Wed, 6 Jun 2018 15:29:00 +0000

In late April of 2018, AMI was invited to join a group of journalists to observe Access Israel’s 6th annual International Conference on "Innovation and the future of Accessibility".
As a result, AMI-audio presents four half-hour programs which reveal some of the highlights of the conference and related activities.
You’ll hear from people behind social start-ups that have resulted in improving accessibility through technology, in creating meaningful employment, and in improving the lives of war veterans.
This Episode is titled Better Call Yachol, a talk by the founder of a successful call centre near Tel Aviv, which was opened ten years ago specifically to employ people with disabilities.

Gold Medal - Post Game

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 1 Apr 2018 17:49:52 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Mike Ross, hosted by Jeff Ryman and David Bastl. The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Gold Medal Game

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 1 Apr 2018 17:04:05 +0000

Bronze Medal Game - Post Game

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 1 Apr 2018 16:32:23 +0000

Bronze Medal Game

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 1 Apr 2018 15:48:39 +0000

Game 10 - Post Game

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 1 Apr 2018 15:21:55 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Ed Parenteau, hosted by Jeff Ryman and Mike Ross. The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 10 - Low Vision and Development

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 1 Apr 2018 14:38:37 +0000

Opening to final day

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 1 Apr 2018 13:25:06 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Mike Ross and Ed Parenteau, hosted by Jeff Ryman and David Bastl. The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 9 - Low Vision & Development Division Game 2

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 1 Apr 2018 12:46:24 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Ed Parenteau, hosted by Jeff Ryman and David Bastl. The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 9 - Post Game Features

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sun, 1 Apr 2018 12:40:05 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Ed Parenteau, hosted by Jeff Ryman and David Bastl. The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 8 - Post Game Feature

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 21:56:14 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by David Bastl, hosted by Jeff Ryman . The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 8 - Open Division Game; Yellow vs Red

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 21:32:38 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by David Bastl, hosted by Jeff Ryman. The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 7 - Post Game Feature

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 21:16:50 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by David Bastl, hosted by Jeff Ryman . The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 7 - Open Division Game between Black vs Gold

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 20:22:59 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by David Bastl, hosted by Jeff Ryman. The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 6 - Post Game Feature

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 19:27:15 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Mike Ross, hosted by Jeff Ryman and David Bastl. The intermission panel features David Rukovina, Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 6 - Low Vision & Development Division Game

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 19:04:56 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Ed Parenteau, hosted by Jeff Ryman and David Bastl. The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 5 - Post Game Feature

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 16:06:29 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Mike Ross, hosted by Jeff Ryman and David Bastl. The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, David Rukavina, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 5 - Open Division Game; Yellow vs Gold

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 15:30:35 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Mike Ross, hosted by Jeff Ryman and David Bastl. The intermission panel features David Rukavina, Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 4 - Post Game Feature

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 14:57:29 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Mike Ross, hosted by Jeff Ryman and David Bastl. The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, Dave Rukavina, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 4 - Open Division game between Team Black and Team Red.

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 14:29:59 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Mike Ross, hosted by Jeff Ryman and David Bastl. The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins, David Rukavina and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Matt Morrow Interview - Opening, Day 2

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 13:12:47 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Mike Ross, hosted by Jeff Ryman and David Bastl. The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, David Rukavina, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 3 Post Game Feature

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 12:41:49 +0000

Opening Ceremonies Canadian Blind Hockey Tournament

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 12:23:29 +0000

Game 3 - Low Vision and Development Division Balancing Game

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 12:10:32 +0000

AMI-audio’s broadcast of the 6th annual 2018 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, held at the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto. Play by play by Nicco Cardarelli, colour commentary by Ed Parenteau, hosted by Jeff Ryman and David Bastl. The intermission panel features Brock Richardson, Cam Jenkins and Bret Wills of “The Neutral Zone” on AMI-audio.

Game 2 - Post Game Feature

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 22:26:11 +0000

Game 2 - Open Division game between Team Red and Team Gold

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 21:59:03 +0000

Game 1 - Post Game Feature

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 21:30:37 +0000

Game 1 - Open Division game between Team Black and Team Yellow.

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 21:07:25 +0000

CNIB 100 Duane Morgan and Rob Nevin in Ottawa

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 20:01:28 +0000

AMI-audio Live celebrates the CNIB’s 100th anniversary at The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa with hosts Dave Brown and Jessie Archambault. Here, Dave and Jessie interview Andrew Hanlond, Duane Morgan and Rob Nevin. Andrew Hanlon is the program manager for the new CNIB Guide Dogs program to raise and train guide dogs – exclusively for people with sight loss. Duane Morgan is the executive director of CNIB Ontario East. Rob is the co-founder of BlindSquare, the world’s most popular personal navigation GPS app designed specifically for people with vision impairments.

CNIB 100 Jane Beaumont and Diane Bergeron in Ottawa

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 20:00:39 +0000

AMI-audio Live celebrates the CNIB’s 100th anniversary at The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa with hosts Dave Brown and Jessie Archambault. Here, Dave and Jessie interview Jane Beaumont and Diane Bergeron. Jane is the CNIB's archivist and also the past chair of the CNIB national board of directors. Diane is the CNIB's vice president of engagement and international affairs.

CNIB 100 Angela Bonfanti in Ottawa

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:59:56 +0000

"AMI-audio Live celebrates the CNIB’s 100th anniversary at The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa with hosts Dave Brown and Jessie Archambault. Here, Dave and Jessie interview Angela Bonfanti. Angela has recently been named vice president of the CNIB Foundation for Ontario and Quebec. She first walked through the doors of CNIB as a child, accompanying her father who has been blind most of his life.
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CNIB 100: Meghan Sims and Ron Kruzeniski in Ottawa

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:59:34 +0000

AMI-audio Live celebrates the CNIB’s 100th anniversary at The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa with hosts Dave Brown and Jessie Archambault. Here, Dave and Jessie interview Meghan Sims and Ron Kruzeniski. Meghan is an artist with a vision impairment who designed the CNIB Commemoration Coin. Ron is the chair of CNIB's National Board of Directors and is the information and privacy commissioner for the Saskatchewan government.

CNIB 100 David Errington and Mayor Jim Watson in Ottawa

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:58:24 +0000

AMI-audio Live celebrates the CNIB’s 100th anniversary at The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa with hosts Dave Brown and Jessie Archambault. Here, Dave and Jessie interview David Errington and Mayor Jim Watson. David is the president and CEO of AMI. Mayor Watson is a former Ottawa city councillor and a former Ontario cabinet minister.

CNIB 100 Adrien Breda and Matisse Hamel-Nelis in Ottawa

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:57:01 +0000

AMI-audio Live celebrates the CNIB’s 100th anniversary at The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa with hosts Dave Brown and Jessie Archambault. Here, Dave and Jessie interview Adrien Breda and Matisse Hamel-Nelis. Adrien is a musician, composer, and producer who has impaired vision. Matisse is the primary organizer of tonight's event in Ottawa, and is the project manager for the "100 Years, 100 Stories" project.

CNIB 100 Craig Oliver in Ottawa

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:56:00 +0000

AMI-audio Live celebrates the CNIB’s 100th anniversary at The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa with hosts Dave Brown and Jessie Archambault. Here, Dave and Jessie interview veteran journalist Craig Oliver. Craig is the host of ""Challenges and Change"" on AMI-tv, chief political correspondent for CTV News, former honorary chair of the CNIB, and the MC for the CNIB 100 festivities in Ottawa.

CNIB 100 Tersea Aho in Regina

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:55:19 +0000

AMI-audio Live celebrates the CNIB’s 100th anniversary at the Ramada Plaza in Regina, with hosts Kelly MacDonald and Ramya Amuthan. Teresa Aho from CNIB Child and Family Services tells Kelly and Ramya about her work, and says parents shouldn't hold their kids back just because they are blind or partially sighted.

CNIB 100 Becki Zerr in Regina

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:54:19 +0000

AMI-audio Live celebrates the CNIB’s 100th anniversary at the Ramada Plaza in Regina, with hosts Kelly MacDonald and Ramya Amuthan. AMI's Saskatchewan community reporter Becki Zerr joins Kelly and Ramya to speak about her work with the CNIB, and about the role the organization has played in her life.

CNIB 100: Luc Lemoine in Regina

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:53:33 +0000

AMI-audio Live celebrates the CNIB’s 100th anniversary at the Ramada Plaza in Regina, with hosts Kelly MacDonald and Ramya Amuthan. Luc Lemoine and his wife Rita are the parents of Émilie, who was born blind. They believe in pushing their daughter to explore her potential, and they encourage her try everything. Luc speaks with Kelly and Ramya.

CNIB 100: Bob Huber in Regina

podcasts@ami.ca (Accessible Media Inc.) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 19:52:40 +0000

AMI-audio Live celebrates the CNIB’s 100th anniversary at the Ramada Plaza in Regina, with hosts Kelly MacDonald and Ramya Amuthan. Kelly and Ramya speak with to former CTV sportscaster and colour commentator Bob Huber about how CNIB’s peer group helped him when he lost his vision later in life.