Episodes

  • Vision Health Conference 2024

    Vision Health Conference 2024
    May 22 2024
    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.
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    2 hrs and 59 mins
  • 2024 CNIB Guide Dogs with Purpose Gala

    2024 CNIB Guide Dogs with Purpose Gala
    Apr 23 2024
    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.
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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • 2024 Canadian National Junior Goalball Championships

    2024 Canadian National Junior Goalball Championships
    Apr 22 2024
    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.
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    2 hrs and 11 mins
  • Accessible Sports Expo in Niverville, Manitoba

    Accessible Sports Expo in Niverville, Manitoba
    Apr 1 2024

    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.
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    57 mins
  • The 50th Western Canadian Blind Curling Championships

    The 50th Western Canadian Blind Curling Championships
    Mar 25 2024
    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.
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    3 hrs and 5 mins
  • 2024 Zero Project Awardee Showcase

    2024 Zero Project Awardee Showcase
    Jan 17 2024
    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.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Ruminations on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    Ruminations on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
    Dec 22 2023
    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.
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    39 mins
  • 2023 Canadian Disability Hall-of-Fame Awards Induction Ceremony

    2023 Canadian Disability Hall-of-Fame Awards Induction Ceremony
    Oct 16 2023
    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
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    1 hr and 25 mins