Reflections

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Listen in on how we make sense of the world, through conversation and the lens of lived experience, weaving our questions with your stories.

  1. -17 H

    What's Love Got to Do With It: Exploring Inter-abled Relationships

    What is an inter-abled relationship? Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Feature Reporter Joeita Gupta wanted to learn more about inter-abled relationships, the stereotypes, the risks of caregiver abuse, and celebrate the love that any two people share, regardless of their different backgrounds or abilities.  Joeita turned to her trusted friend, Brock Richardson, and his wife Megan to help her challenge some of the most common and ableist stereotypes that exist about inter-abled relationships.  Plus, Joeita is joined by Andrew Gurza, a disability awareness consultant, to talk about the risks of caregiver abuse, dealing with objections from family members, and maintaining intimacy while caregivers are in and out of the house. 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+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min

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    Are Malls Dying: Re-imagining the Town Square

    Are people still hanging out at malls? We shop online and socialize differently, so how are malls being affected? Nisreen Abdel-Majid finds out if malls are on their way out or if they still serve an important purpose. Bruce Winder is a Retail Analyst, and he paints a picture of the North American retail landscape, describing how malls fit into our current shopping norms, lifestyles, and community needs. Katrina Onstad, Author of The Weekend Effect, brings us back to the idea of the 'town square,' a timeless staple of all geographical community developments. We hear from Daniel O'Donnell, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at the Oxford Properties Group, about the luxury malls in and around Toronto that continue to thrive and offer all kinds of meaningful experiences to their customers. And Deputy Mayor of London, Ontario, Shawn Lewis breaks down how the city is re-imagining emptying malls into living spaces and other kinds of all-in-one community developments. 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+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min

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    Savings Made Accessible: Learning How to Stretch your dollar

    Many of us are shopping on a budget, so let's learn how to shop even smarter. From coupon clipping to unexpected discount discoveries and dumpster diving, Kelly MacDonald explores how we can stretch our dollar even further and engage in the conversation around accessible deal-finding. Social Media Influencer Cassandra Marques shares savvy shopping tips and tricks that her followers appreciate, everything from couponing to penny shopping. Roger Khouri encourages the blind and low-vision community to take advantage of accessible bargaining apps and stresses the importance of actively taking part in the accessibility discussions around budgeting as well. And Jennifer LaForge, General Manager at Rakuten Canada, shares how you can use their accessible platform to preserve our shopping budget. 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+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min

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    Digging Out: How Toronto Managed a Historic Snowfall

    On January 25th, 2026 the Greater Toronto Area received almost 60 centimetres of snow in a storm that many people have dubbed historic. While most of us may have been hunkered down in our homes for the storm, what was going on in the City of Toronto?  Joeita Gupta speaks to representatives from organizations across the city, and residents to gather their stories and capture a snapshot of Toronto life during a major snowstorm.   Harold Hosein is a meteorologist with 50 years of experience in his field, and will shed some light on how meteorologists prepare the public for a significant weather event.  Neelam Nayak is Joeita’s neighbour who made the most of the snow day with a visit to Nathan Philips Square.  Disability advocate David Lepofsky will explain how the City of Toronto could work to eliminate as many snow-caused accessibility barriers as possible.  Joeita is joined by Maritza Sanchez the Executive Director of Red Door Family Shelters to speak to the homelessness crisis and how unhoused individuals are affected by major weather. Stuart Green is a spokesperson for the Toronto Transit Commission and will explain how the TTC prepares for a major weather event to ensure service runs smoothly.  Plus, Bill Shackleton will join Joeita with some of his snowstorm tips and tricks to make sure you and your home are prepared for extreme weather. 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+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    27 min

  5. 5 FÉVR.

    Untapped Talent Summit: Breaking down barriers to make employment more inclusive

    The CCRW’s second annual Untapped Talent Summit takes place online February 10, 2026. It provides resources for job seekers and employers on inclusive employment. The theme, Disability in Action: Navigating the School-to-Work Transition, is particularly welcome this year with an uncertain job market and some of the lowest rates of employment for youth with disabilities that we’ve seen since the COVID-19 pandemic. Grant Hardy learns more about the work that CCRW does, and their upcoming Summit. Vanessa Sinclair, Director of Research and Evaluation at CCRW, explains the organization's work and gives us a sneak-peak of what we can expect from the summit, including some advice for employers and job seekers. Chelsea Masson is Outreach Coordinator for the CNIB’s Come to Work Program. She’s one of the panelists at the Summit, and shares her perspective on seeking employment as a person with a disability. To learn more about the Summit and begin the registration process, you can visit the CCRW’s website: https://www.untappedtalent.ca/s/about?language=en_US 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+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min

  6. 30 JANV.

    Overdue or Overreach: Regulating Social Media in Canada

    Countries are racing to regulate big tech and keep kids safe from the harms of social media, but the fight isn’t over. Grant Hardy examines how far countries like Australia are willing to go to legislate in hopes of a safer internet. Lifestyle and Tech Expert Andy Baryer provides his perspective on Australia’s new social media laws, and whether there’s an appetite to bring them to Canada. It’s unclear if Australia’s tough new legislation would survive in Canada, or even if it should. Danielle McLaughlin is the Retired Director of Education for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and Senior Consultant for the Centre for Freedom of Expression at TMU. She breaks down the legal perspectives around this type of law. Emilee Schevers is a social media influencer who founded “True Faces” to amplify the voices of people with disabilities. She’s experienced the benefits and drawbacks of social media, and shares her thoughts on internet safety. We all want to create a safer internet world, but it matters how we do that. Here’s a taste of the debates that are taking place surrounding internet safety, and how far we should go to prevent online harm. 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+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min

  7. 29 JANV.

    When Rest Feels Like Failure: Slowing Down Without Shame

    We know we’re tired. We talk about burnout constantly. And yet, when we finally slow down, rest can feel uncomfortable. Nisreen Abdel-Majid explores why rest so often feels like failure, and how we can take small steps towards embracing rest and reassessing our needs. Susi Niazi is a senior corporate executive navigating leadership responsibilities and a nonstop pace at work. She's also a mother of two figuring out how to balance work and life, by adding bits of restful moments into her day. We hear from Katrina Onstad, author of The Weekend Effect, who highlights the history of the 5-day workweek, and how to make the best of our 2-day weekends. Nathan Sartore, artist and Managing Director of The Disability Collective, introduces us to the idea of Crip Time, which is very popular in artistic spaces, and challenges the way we bend to the clock. And Frances Wong is a yoga instructor who helps us unpack our complicated relationship with stillness, and offers suggestions on starting our relationship with rest slowly. 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+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: - X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia - Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio - Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc - TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc - Email feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    24 min

  8. 28 JANV.

    Food and Wellbeing: Redefining Our Relationship with the Kitchen

    Joeita Gupta finds some helpful tips to navigate a complicated relationship with food from culinary expert Mary Mammoliti, Master Chef winner and restaurant owner Christine Ha, and Dietician Gena Hamshaw.  Learn to be gracious with yourself, approach your diet with moderation in mind, and find ways that work for your season of life to make those weeknight dinners less stressful. To find support for an eating disorder, reach out to the National Eating Disorder Information Centre’s helpline at: 1-866-622-4220 or visit their website: nedic.ca 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+ Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min
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Listen in on how we make sense of the world, through conversation and the lens of lived experience, weaving our questions with your stories.

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  • Créateur
    Accessible Media Inc.
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    73
  • Classement
    Tout public
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    © 2025 Accessible Media Inc.
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