Kelly and Company

Accessible Media Inc
Kelly and Company

Join Kelly MacDonald and contributors from the blind, partially sighted and disability community for lively one-hour discussions about arts, entertainment and the lifestyle issues that matter to you.

  1. JUN 27

    That’s a Wrap! | Kelly and Company

    On our final episode, we celebrate the incredible journey of Kelly and Company and reflect on the moments that made it special. From the voices who’ve been with us since day one to the friends we’ve made along the way, it’s a proper throwback with the people who shaped the show. Original co-host Sharon Caddy joins us to reminisce about the early days and how it all came together. Greg David, AMI’s Communications Specialist and our go-to TV guy, is here to reflect on years of great conversations. Paula Dineen, AMI’s Manager of Production and a constant behind-the-scenes supporter, gives us a glimpse into what’s ahead. We also welcome John Melville, AMI’s Vice President of Content Development and Programming, who reflects on the show's legacy and the role it played in AMI's evolution. Nisreen Abdel-Majid - DJ, fashionista, social media expert, and our amazing co-host for the past few months joins us to help wrap it all up. And of course, the old gang’s all here: Jeff Ryman, Matt Agnew, Ramya Amuthan, and Kelly MacDonald—the core four who brought this show to life week after week. It’s a show full of memories, gratitude, and love. Join us one last time.     #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCo Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

    1h 11m
  2. JUN 25

    Therapeutic Drumming, Forbes Accessibility 100 List & KellyCo Segment Memories | Kelly and Company

    On today’s show, we’re kicking off the show with Artists’ Corner, visiting percussionist and educator Jeff Stewart, who brings decades of experience using drumming to build connection, confidence, and community. Forbes named Microsoft, Nike, and 97 other companies to its first Accessibility 100 List; we talk about who made the list and why it matters, with Matisse Hammel-Nelis. Let’s visit with KellyCo fan favourites Bill Shackleton and Margrett Weldon, the pair we called Bill and Margrett for a classic minute, who also brought us The Buzz!    #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCo Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

    56 min
  3. JUN 24

    Ask a Certified Vision Rehab Specialist Q&A & Songs of the Summer | Kelly and Company

    Leanne Baarda is our Independent Living Skills Specialist who joins us once a month. We’ve had years of conversations, covered everything from kitchen safety to cleaning out our garages, and today for our final chat on Kelly and Company, she’s here with an “Ask a Rehab Specialist” wrap-up, kind of like the FAQ of ILS. As we continue to reflect on good times from the show, we’ll hear from our very first fitness expert who spent years bringing us fun workouts, groovy music, and the love and passion of exercise, Chyvonne Emile Bray. Plus, Amanda Shekarchi sends us off into the summer with songs of the season.    #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCo Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

    30 min
  4. JUN 23

    Endings, The Times of NOW & The Ups and Downs of O&M | Kelly and Company

    There are so many endings in life that we often don't get to fully process, and leave us feeling lost with no way of expressing so. We explore endings with Psychotherapist Fern Lulham, fittingly on our last chat together. We visit with Downtown Dave Brown and not just to promote his new show Game Changers on AMI-Tv. Let’s celebrate the live show era in a special way. Plus, what does it take to be a successful traveler? Orientation and Mobility Specialist Mark Rankin explores the traits and techniques he’s come across over his career working with the blind and low vision community.    #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCo   Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

    56 min
  5. JUN 20

    Live Show Era with Kevin Philipupillai, Brock Signs Off & Pods for the Summer | Kelly and Company

    On today’s show, we take a stroll down memory lane with Kevin Philipupillai, the original producer of Kelly and Company, as he reflects on the show's early days back in 2017. From sports reporting to co-hosting and everything in between, Brock Richardson has been a big part of the Kelly and Company journey. We catch up with him one last time as he shares his final thoughts and favourite memories from the show. And for his last bow on Kelly and Company, Michael Feir has brought us one more helping of Podcasts which have impressed him enough to recommend to the audience. All of them are free and should provide hours of enjoyment.   Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

    30 min
  6. JUN 19

    Describing Dance, The Underwater Protection, AI in Job Applications & A Moment for Mocktails | Kelly and Company

    Have you checked out an audio described dance performance yet? If not, let’s prime you. There are some interesting approaches to describing dance, and Christine Malec is here to chat about them. Lawrence Gunther shares how we can all become a voice for the largely silent underwater world that covers 71% of the earth’s surface. Many of us are using AI to help with our job applications, but how is that being received by employers? We discuss the dos and don’ts with Michael French of Robert Half Canada. And, non-alcoholic drinks are booming in Canada. Chef Mary Mammoliti shares what’s trending and what to pour next.  Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

    56 min
4.9
out of 5
39 Ratings

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Join Kelly MacDonald and contributors from the blind, partially sighted and disability community for lively one-hour discussions about arts, entertainment and the lifestyle issues that matter to you.

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