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Kelly and Company

Accessible Media Inc

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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00:29:35

Blind Tech Highlights & AMI Shows Coming Out Next...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/30

On today’s show, we’re getting the top tech headlines explained and dissected by Host of Double Tap on AMI-audio, Steven Scott. What brand-new series are still to come on AMI-tv and AMI+? And what projects have been greenlit for development? Greg David, Communications Specialist at AMI, joins us to spill the beans on top secret information that not even the media knows about… yet. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians

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00:56:29

Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, OLG’s Accessible...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/29

In June 2025, several art programs and exhibitions across Canada will highlight the creative expressions of individuals living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and neurodiversity – Cultural Contributor Amy Amantea brings us the connections. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is supporting accessibility in the iGaming industry with the launch of Red Panda Tails of Wealth, the first digital slot game designed with built-in accessible features. Chris O’Brien, Director of

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00:56:00

Bipolar Disorder & Disability Book Week | Kelly and...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/28

In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re in for an honest conversation with Matisse Hamel-Nelis, who opens up about her personal and professional journey with bipolar disorder. Plus, Director of Disability Book Week Lindsey Larsen discusses the rapid growth of the international movement, and how visibility and vulnerability lay the groundwork for effective advocacy.Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with

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00:27:33

Award Show Recap & Students Transitioning to...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/27

The American music awards 2025 took place last night May 26. The ceremony was hosted by Jennifer lopez. Taking place in Nevada Las Vegas. Music Critic Amanda Shekarchi has the recap. Transitioning from a student to employee can be both exciting and scary. Anu Pala knows all about this and is here to share how to set yourself up for success. #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCo Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that

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00:28:38

Accessibility at Airports & Entertainment on your...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/23

Airports can be stressful places for anyone, and for people with disabilities, navigating a terminal can often present unexpected challenges. Fortunately, some organizations are working hard to change that. The Winnipeg Airport Authority is taking meaningful steps to create a more accessible and inclusive experience for all of their passengers. Joining us today to share what’s being done is Julie Capko from the Winnipeg Airport Authority. Plus, Michael Feir tells us all about the many entertainment

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00:56:00

Children’s Welfare, Luminato Festival 2025 &...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/22

On today’s show CEO of Peel CAS, Mary Beth Moellenkamp has devoted her career to children in care in the Child Welfare system. She’s here to share with us her story, experience, and the realities of working in this field. The Luminato Festival is back this June, and offering many inclusive performances in theatre, music, and dance, as well as unique Audio Described tours around the city. Christine Malec is here with the details, and the associated LuminoCity podcast. Plus, a recent report published

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00:59:54

Accessible Warm Weather Fun, State of New Canadian...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/21

The weather is getting better; everyone wants to spend more time outdoors and enjoy the short warm weather season. With so many options from picnics to backyard BBQ’s and everything in between, it’s hard to know where to start! Today we will talk about considerations for all your summer fun with Leanne Baarda. As the class of 2025 prepares to enter the workforce, new research from Robert Half highlights the top challenges early-career professionals may face along with practical steps to overcome

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00:30:35

The ConnecTra Society Abilities Expo | Kelly and Company

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/20

Emily Chambers is a Program Coordinator at the ConnecTra Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting individuals with physical disabilities to resources, programs, and community events. The ConnecTra Society organizes the Abilities Expo in Vancouver, coming up on June 9, 2025, at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver. Emily Chambers is here with the details.#accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCoFind Kelly & Company on

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00:28:44

Fast, Fearless, and Fundraising for the Mira...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/16

Défi-Vision is a unique annual fundraiser organized by the Mira Foundation. Over 35 blind or blindfolded drivers race around a professional track guided only by their copilots. It’s a fun, powerful way to raise awareness about disability inclusion while raising funds to support the training of guide and assistance dogs.We are with participants Tony Labillois and Jean Labbé to tell us all about it. Greg David, Communications Specialist here at AMI, joins us to talk about everything TV and

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00:56:00

Summer Festivals, Off the Grid Communication & Grill...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/15

On today’s show, Head of International Partnerships at CNIB, Diane Bergeron joins us to chat about the statement from organizations supporting people with disabilities regarding a new federal cabinet appointment. Then we kick things off with fun summer experiences you can take part in, with Amy Amantea. What exists out there for off-grid power and communication solutions to keep you connected and safe? Outdoor Expert Lawrence Gunther has us covered. And, BBQ season is back! Chef Mary Mammoliti is

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00:56:00

Tooting Your Own Horn, Tools for Your Business &...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/14

On today’s show, Wellness Coach Frances Wong joins us to talk about something that everyone does every day, whether they do it loudly and proudly at home or are more discreet about it in public and that is… farting. Trade tensions got you nervous? Kevin Shaw joins us to share some smart and surprising Canadian tools, programs, and platforms that can help entrepreneurs keep their businesses strong and self-reliant.And grab your handkerchiefs because pollen counts are higher than ever this spring

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00:29:45

Preserving Film History Inclusively & Pushing the...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/13

On today’s show, we chat with disability archivist Michael Marlatt on how to preserve film history through accessible and inclusive ways. Plus, Blind Lawyer and disability advocate David Lepofsky gave a keynote speech at this year’s Pushing the Boundaries conference, and we hear the highlights around his vision for the future of inclusion and the playbook for fresh young advocates.Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians

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00:56:25

Becoming Rescuers, Benefits of Cheese & A Tour of the...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/12

We can always count on psychotherapist Fern Lulham to save the day, and ironically, I think that’s what she’s here to talk with us about today. We all know cheese to be a source of calcium, but different cheeses can offer so much more. Nutritionist Julia Karantjas has the scoop. Plus, we take a description-rich tour of one of the great Maya cities, which remains half buried in the jungle, with Audio Describer and Traveler JJ Hunt. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company

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00:30:09

The Magnus Archives Podcast & PSN Weekend Highlights...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/09

Make your statement and face your fears as Michael Feir reviews an award-winning horror podcast called The Magnus Archives. Plus, AMI’s Para Sport Nation crew has been busy with back-to-back weekends of sports coverage! Host Alex Smyth joins us with the lowdown on what they’re up to. #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCoFind Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities

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00:55:42

Blind People Dancing, Markus’ Game Pitch & Mother’s...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/08

What’s your relationship with dance? We explore the question with Christine Malec. If you were to create a video game, what would you want that title and gameplay to be like? Markus McCracken has been more than just thinking about it. He’s got a game idea in the works, and he tells us all about it. Plus, Chef Mary Mammoliti is dishing up easy, feel-good bites that make spoiling Mom a breeze this Mother’s Day. #accessibility #assistivetech #podcast #disability #blind #accessibilemedia #KellyCoFind

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00:55:39

Being Enough, Starting to Save & Hot Docs Festival...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/07

We are enough. Enough as a parent, enough as a person ; we are enough as we are, and our children are enough as they are. This is the idea Lucia Bellafante is here to help us grasp. We’re going back to the basics with our money. Ryan Chin from Sun Life Financial will shed some light on starting a savings plan, since we all clearly need the extra cash right now! The Hot Docs Film Festival is North America's largest documentary film festival, which just wrapped up in Toronto, showcasing Canadian and

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00:29:33

Netflix’s Pulse & Sound of a Masterpiece | Kelly and...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/06

Netflix’s groundbreaking medical drama, Pulse, is making headlines for its authentic portrayal of disability, featuring a character who uses a wheelchair, played by an actor with lived experience. Let’s delve into how Pulse is setting new standards for representation on screen with Alicia Grace Chenier.Plus, what if the Mona Lisa could sing? In The Sound of a Masterpiece, blind composer Bobby Goulder reimagines iconic artworks, like Monet’s Waterlily Garden, through immersive soundscapes — painting

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00:56:00

Pet Medical Records, Season Eating & Cleaning Our...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/05

All professions have a need to keep records. Veterinary medicine is no different, and medical records are super-important for making sure veterinary care is documented for continuity of patient care. Still, records can be time-consuming, so veterinarians have various strategies for getting them done. Dr Danielle Jongkind shares her strategies with us today. Summer is around the corner and a whole new crop of delicious food will soon be readily available. Is it a benefit to eat seasonally

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00:28:21

NHL Hockey Playoffs & US Pilot Season Update | Kelly...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/02

On today’s show, Host & Director of the Leafs Morning Take, from The Nation Network, Nick Alberga joins us to talk NHL play offs. Plus, TV Guy Greg David is here today to update us on pilot season in the U.S., when networks create the first episode of a potential new TV series as a way to decide their upcoming fall broadcast seasons.Find Kelly & Company on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services —

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00:56:00

Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Group Board Games...

Kelly and Company ·

2025/05/01

Global Accessibility Awareness Day aims to promote digital accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. It encourages designers, developers, and organizations to consider accessibility in their work, ensuring that digital platforms are usable by everyone. Amy Amantea, our arts and culture contributor, is going to tell us how this relates to the arts. Rebecca Dingwell gives recommendations for a more accessible board game night with your friends. On the heels of his election win, Mark

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