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Reflections

Accessible Media Inc.

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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00:24:30

White Lies: Pulling Apart the Social Glue of our...

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2026/03/19

From sparing someone’s feelings to smoothing over awkward social moments, most of us tell white lies more often than we confess to.Are these little lies harmless or is honesty really the best policy? Nisreen Abdel-Majid unpacks the psychology behind white lies. Clinical Counsellor Dillon Lewchuk explains why we all feel compelled to bend the truth and offers us empathy to help us sit with these social choices. Jim Krysko shares his humble opinions as a parent; when he believes honesty matters, and

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00:30:00

Reflecting on the Death of People with Disabilities:...

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2026/03/18

Every year on March 1st, we observe Disability Day of Mourning to memorialize and honour victims of filicide around the world. Zoe Gross began Disability Day of Mourning back in 2012, and Joeita Gupta invited her to speak about the importance of this day. Zoe shares how systemic ableism, media bias, and attitudinal barriers have skewed the way the stories of these filicide victims are told. Dax created the Disability Day of Mourning Memorial website. We hear their perspective on the impact this

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00:28:00

Welcoming Everybody: How to Make Indoor Spaces Work...

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2026/03/12

Why don't indoor spaces always work as well as they should, and what can be done to make them work better?Grant Hardy consults with a group of experts and changemakers on how we can make indoor spaces more accessible. Grant opens things up with legally blind consumer, Stephen Ricci about some of the challenges he experiences navigating indoor spaces. He speaks to Maayan Ziv, Founder and CEO of AccessNow and Matthew Shaw, Head of Accessibility Practice and Innovation at the Rick Hansen Foundation to

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00:28:00

The Story of Public Broadcasting in the United...

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2026/03/11

In the United States, public broadcasting is anchored by NPR, PBS and other household names, which are currently fighting significant battles to stay alive. Kelly MacDonald reached out to Maine Public, a state-wide broadcaster out of Maine, to learn more about the current media landscape, and public broadcasting's place within it. Recent funding cuts to The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the entity which historically oversaw federal funding for public media, has led to the official dissolution

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00:28:00

Learning New Kitchen Skills: Tips for the Blind Home...

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2026/03/10

For some, cooking is about survival and nourishment. For others, it’s an adventure, challenge, hobby, and a source of joy. Either way, getting started in the kitchen with new recipes, tools, and appliances can be tricky and overwhelming. Joeita Gupta is admittedly not the most enthusiastic to be in the kitchen, but she wanted to explore some of the best tips and tricks for the blind home cook so everyone can feel included in this daily accomplishment. Greg Pickios is an Adapted Living Skill

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00:27:47

When Fear Crosses the Border: Deportation Protests...

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2026/03/05

Nisreen Abdel-Majid understands that fear doesn’t stop at a border, it travels through headlines, protests, and deeply personal moments. It did for her and her sister, which you'll hear about through this story.As conversations around immigration enforcement and mass deportation intensify in the United States, Nisreen reflects on a moment in downtown Toronto when she and her sister were confronted by protesters asking for the same in Canada. She’s joined by Rabia Khedr, National Director of

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00:28:00

Visual Eating: When This Food Looks Like [Expletive...

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2026/03/04

Can blind and low vision people be visual eaters too? Kelly MacDonald explores how our senses come into play in building our appetites.Food enthusiast Bill Oakley gives us a peek behind the curtains of how food is staged, presented, and plated to draw us in. Terri-Lyn Dietrich, Lily Cereghini, and Brian Arthur share how unflattering descriptions from sighted guides affect their chances of trying a dish or enjoying it. Blind mom Theresa Eaton tells us how she talked her sons into trying foods they

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00:28:00

Finding a New Voice

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2026/03/03

What happens when the life you built around your talent suddenly falls apart in front of thousands of people?In this AMI-original, writer and performer Julia Bonnett reflects on the night her vision loss led her to walk off the stage mid-performance. What began as a humiliating moment became a turning point that forced her to confront the end of her opera career and re-imagine her way forward. Through music, research, and personal reflection, Julia examines why we get stuck in the first place, and

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00:26:53

The Road to Independence: My Guide Dog Journey

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2026/02/26

We know technology wins a lot of the time, but no tech can connect to humans the way our four-legged working friends do, as they steadily lead us along in their trusted Guide Dog harness, encouraging us to get out there with confidence and ease. Beth Deer takes us through her personal (and sentimental) guide dog experiences.Beth’s husband, Cody, will join Beth to introduce their family, their pets, and their faithful guide dog Churro. Alison Evans and her guide dog Onyx were so influential in

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00:28:00

A Hot Concern: Lithium ion battery fires

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2026/02/25

Since I was a child, I’ve had a fear of fires that has fostered a healthy respect for fire safety. Lithium-ion batteries have created a dose of awareness recently as they become part of a growing Concern. Division Chief Marla Friebe Public Education and Professional Development at Toronto Fire Services, informs us as to what’s currently happening with this disturbing trend and lays out a road map of concern involving Lithium batteries. How do you fight these kinds of fires? Captain Jason Boyd has

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00:26:45

A Reality Check: trying to get by on disability...

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2026/02/24

Grant Hardy helps us take a closer look at the reality of life on disability assistance, following a recent report in the mainstream media about turmoil at BC’s Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. Helaine Boyd, Executive Director at Disability Alliance BC speaks about DABC’s position on the recent story, and how attitudinal barriers impact marginalized people. Student and Research Assistant Gillian Backlin describes the challenges she personally faces as a recipient of provincial

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00:28:00

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

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2026/02/12

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

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00:28:00

Are Malls Dying: Re-imagining the Town Square

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2026/02/11

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

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00:27:30

Savings Made Accessible: Learning How to Stretch your...

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2026/02/10

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

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00:26:33

Digging Out: How Toronto Managed a Historic Snowfall

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2026/02/06

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,

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00:28:00

Untapped Talent Summit: Breaking down barriers to...

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2026/02/05

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

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00:28:00

Overdue or Overreach: Regulating Social Media in Canada

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2026/01/30

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

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00:24:00

When Rest Feels Like Failure: Slowing Down Without Shame

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2026/01/29

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

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00:28:00

Food and Wellbeing: Redefining Our Relationship with...

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2026/01/28

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:

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00:24:00

Sustainable Living: Take Our Time and Do It Right

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2026/01/27

It takes a bit of thought and a bit of change, but not as much effort as we believe, to create and maintain a sustainable lifestyle. Kelly MacDonald brings us along as he learns how our small choices impact how we care for our Earth.Laura Newton, Founder of The Kind Matter Company, is an expert on sustainable living, and shares how we can move to clean purchases and clean products, without it having to break the bank. Laura explains what it actually means to buy clean and organic. Spoiler alert: it

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