Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Change-makers at Work

Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Change-makers at Work

It's never been more critical to integrate accessible design into our apps and websites. Join us as we examine the hopes and challenges of an AI-fueled digital landscape. With the proliferation of AI into everything from website design to coding, Grant Hardy evaluates the state of digital accessibility in 2026 and beyond. Joe Devon, Co-Founder of GAAD and the GAAD Foundation, and Jennison Asuncion, Co-Founder of GAAD and Chair of the GAAD Foundation, discuss how their GAAD Foundation promotes accessibility and inclusion, on Global Accessibility Awareness Day and all year round. They also discuss the pros and cons of AI vibe coding, allowing anyone to create apps and websites of varying quality. Steven Scott, Host of Double Tap on AMI-audio, shares the positive aspects of vibe coding, including his successes and hopes for the future of the technology. Accessibility Engineer and Software Developer Taylor Arndt takes us through her perspectives, opinions, and realities of working with changing technology day in and day out. 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+ [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amiplus.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800674351%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Jh0JbXMvsJCSorq9qxeP%2FUKknUGB9P53upc%2F%2FRG%2Bm5E%3D&reserved=0] Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: * X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FAccessibleMedia&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800718293%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qlkapziOQ2HwbipE%2B3bJEm1APyKvp4q1yu8ZpX7M8yw%3D&reserved=0] * Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Faccessiblemediainc%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800735966%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yEX6YkeuIhCxbXvPyyQwZkNtaa%2B%2FCzyTwuluhYtsovE%3D&reserved=0]@AMI-audio [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Famiaudio_%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800755955%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vm4%2Bs%2FgE%2F7RnvDJi70OcVt3TBOPT%2BYlgFM14YMasKCg%3D&reserved=0] * Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAccessibleMediaInc%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800782108%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QjMazTp%2FY1XvKMLkgrkRiGnLkPkM3Mk2a%2FK4sz6MaTw%3D&reserved=0] * TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40accessiblemedia&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800802710%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YVRHn%2B4knI6iR60G8M8joV5t3DX5e7wTqurIzrdr2H8%3D&reserved=0] * Email feedback@ami.ca [feedback@ami.ca] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Untangling the Weave: Why Sewing Has Made a Remarkable Comeback

When Joeita Gupta found out that Reflections Producer Grace Scoffield inherited a sewing machine and was taking up the hobby, she started to wonder if sewing was a lost art, or a growing hobby among people of all ages.  With the growth of fast fashion over consumption and trendy looks, it seemed as though sewing was losing popularity. So, what’s driving this comeback?  Leila Kelleher is an Assistant Professor of Fashion Design at Toronto Metropolitan University and explains how sewing can provide inclusive clothes for people with disabilities or people who are plus-sized, something that mainstream fashion designers don’t always provide. Kristine Fraling, Founder of the New York Sewing Centre, shares how she can get aspiring sewists making their own clothes in as little as 8 hours; her students are looking at sewing as a means of survival and sustainability.  Linda Dineen, Ontario-based fiber artist, lends her perspective on how upcycling materials into art has become popular because of growing sustainability movements. Reflections Producer Grace Scoffield shares how inheriting a 50-year-old sewing machine from her great grandmother completed her craft room and handed her an opportunity to learn a brand-new skill. 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+ [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amiplus.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800674351%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Jh0JbXMvsJCSorq9qxeP%2FUKknUGB9P53upc%2F%2FRG%2Bm5E%3D&reserved=0] Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: * X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FAccessibleMedia&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800718293%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qlkapziOQ2HwbipE%2B3bJEm1APyKvp4q1yu8ZpX7M8yw%3D&reserved=0] * Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Faccessiblemediainc%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800735966%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yEX6YkeuIhCxbXvPyyQwZkNtaa%2B%2FCzyTwuluhYtsovE%3D&reserved=0]@AMI-audio [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Famiaudio_%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800755955%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vm4%2Bs%2FgE%2F7RnvDJi70OcVt3TBOPT%2BYlgFM14YMasKCg%3D&reserved=0] * Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAccessibleMediaInc%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800782108%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QjMazTp%2FY1XvKMLkgrkRiGnLkPkM3Mk2a%2FK4sz6MaTw%3D&reserved=0] * TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40accessiblemedia&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800802710%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YVRHn%2B4knI6iR60G8M8joV5t3DX5e7wTqurIzrdr2H8%3D&reserved=0] * Email feedback@ami.ca [feedback@ami.ca] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fireworks: Interpreting the Visuals

Collin van Uchelen, a Community Psychologist, Conceptual Artist, and Pyro Technician, speaks to Kelly MacDonald about his love for fireworks and his efforts to make fireworks accessible to more people through creative exhibitions. Amy Amantea of Vocal Eye and Audio Describer JJ Hunt explore what is possible when it comes to describing fireworks for the blind and low vision community. Plus, are fireworks as we know them disappearing? We touch on the possibilities that are coming in the near future, as fireworks are being replaced by quieter, environmentally friendly options. 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+ [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amiplus.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800674351%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Jh0JbXMvsJCSorq9qxeP%2FUKknUGB9P53upc%2F%2FRG%2Bm5E%3D&reserved=0] Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: * X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FAccessibleMedia&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800718293%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qlkapziOQ2HwbipE%2B3bJEm1APyKvp4q1yu8ZpX7M8yw%3D&reserved=0] * Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Faccessiblemediainc%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800735966%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yEX6YkeuIhCxbXvPyyQwZkNtaa%2B%2FCzyTwuluhYtsovE%3D&reserved=0]@AMI-audio [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Famiaudio_%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800755955%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vm4%2Bs%2FgE%2F7RnvDJi70OcVt3TBOPT%2BYlgFM14YMasKCg%3D&reserved=0] * Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAccessibleMediaInc%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800782108%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QjMazTp%2FY1XvKMLkgrkRiGnLkPkM3Mk2a%2FK4sz6MaTw%3D&reserved=0] * TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40accessiblemedia&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800802710%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YVRHn%2B4knI6iR60G8M8joV5t3DX5e7wTqurIzrdr2H8%3D&reserved=0] * Email feedback@ami.ca [feedback@ami.ca] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rosetta Stone of Accessibility: Featuring the GovAI Grand Challenge

There are so many creative uses for AI that go far beyond chatbots. The Government of Canada's G7 GovAI Grand Challenge invited students and professionals across G7 countries and the EU to develop practical AI solutions for public service challenges. Grant Hardy spoke with two winning teams for a sneak peek at their cutting-edge AI technologies. Innervation AI’s “Debiaser” tool scans AI-generated content for ableist language, suggesting safer alternatives before it’s published. Innervation AI Co-founder Jameson Jones-Doyle and Head of Sales Max Brault share how they hope their new tool will make language more inclusive across critical public services. Akemi Izuko, Steven Tang, and Oliver Chen are three Computer Science students at the University of Alberta. They introduce us to ReadyFormAI, their winning entry in the G7 GovAI Grand Challenge. It transforms secure government PDFs into interactive voice conversations, allowing you to fill out and review the form without having to visually navigate the documents. 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+ [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amiplus.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800674351%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Jh0JbXMvsJCSorq9qxeP%2FUKknUGB9P53upc%2F%2FRG%2Bm5E%3D&reserved=0] Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: * X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FAccessibleMedia&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800718293%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qlkapziOQ2HwbipE%2B3bJEm1APyKvp4q1yu8ZpX7M8yw%3D&reserved=0] * Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Faccessiblemediainc%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800735966%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yEX6YkeuIhCxbXvPyyQwZkNtaa%2B%2FCzyTwuluhYtsovE%3D&reserved=0]@AMI-audio [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Famiaudio_%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800755955%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vm4%2Bs%2FgE%2F7RnvDJi70OcVt3TBOPT%2BYlgFM14YMasKCg%3D&reserved=0] * Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAccessibleMediaInc%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800782108%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QjMazTp%2FY1XvKMLkgrkRiGnLkPkM3Mk2a%2FK4sz6MaTw%3D&reserved=0] * TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40accessiblemedia&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800802710%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YVRHn%2B4knI6iR60G8M8joV5t3DX5e7wTqurIzrdr2H8%3D&reserved=0] * Email feedback@ami.ca [feedback@ami.ca] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Disability Representation in Children’s Literature: An Exploration

After Joeita Gupta’s nephew was born, she started to think about what kinds of books to add to his first personal library. She's interested in books that show disability in a positive light and express disability as part of the full human experience. Joeita speaks to Dorothy Ellen Palmer about her book called The Scooter Twins, and they get into a discussion around disability representation in children’s literature. Joeita’s also joined by Kelly Fritsch and Anne McGuire, who speak about their disability representation research and their book We Move Together. And to round out the conversation, Karen Li shares how Groundwood Books aims to publish children’s stories that accurately represent peoples lived experience with disabilities. 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+ [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amiplus.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800674351%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Jh0JbXMvsJCSorq9qxeP%2FUKknUGB9P53upc%2F%2FRG%2Bm5E%3D&reserved=0] Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: * X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FAccessibleMedia&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800718293%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qlkapziOQ2HwbipE%2B3bJEm1APyKvp4q1yu8ZpX7M8yw%3D&reserved=0] * Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Faccessiblemediainc%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800735966%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yEX6YkeuIhCxbXvPyyQwZkNtaa%2B%2FCzyTwuluhYtsovE%3D&reserved=0]@AMI-audio [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Famiaudio_%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800755955%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vm4%2Bs%2FgE%2F7RnvDJi70OcVt3TBOPT%2BYlgFM14YMasKCg%3D&reserved=0] * Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAccessibleMediaInc%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800782108%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QjMazTp%2FY1XvKMLkgrkRiGnLkPkM3Mk2a%2FK4sz6MaTw%3D&reserved=0] * TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40accessiblemedia&data=05%7C02%7CPaula.Dineen%40ami.ca%7C08e21d03561240598ac008dde0d412f3%7C03ac09d7988d4c2c906f5de452aa8a83%7C0%7C0%7C638913923800802710%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YVRHn%2B4knI6iR60G8M8joV5t3DX5e7wTqurIzrdr2H8%3D&reserved=0] * Email feedback@ami.ca [feedback@ami.ca] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.