The Rosetta Stone of Accessibility: Featuring the GovAI Grand Challenge

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.

AI Up Close and Personal: At Home

Are our fears around AI justified? Kelly MacDonald continues to figure out the answers to this question with a focus on AI's place in our personal lives. Registered Psychologist Dr. Christine Korol is back with insight into how AI is being used in Talk Therapy and other clinical settings as a mental health tool. Technology Analyst and Journalist Carmi Levy, who strongly supported Canada creating Canadian AI chat platforms during his last appearance talking AI, sheds light on how we can think critically about AI's benefits and shortfalls before jumping to black-or-white conclusions. Andrea Howard, Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, helps us gage our interactions with AI, including on social media platforms, to truly understand what it can offer us and how it can hurt us in today's social worlds. 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.

Being a Good Mom: On Disability and Motherhood

When we think about Mother’s Day, we may be thinking about flowers, brunch, and mimosas. Or maybe we’re missing our mom, or contemplating being a mom. Mother’s Day is a reminder of motherhood, and maybe even what it takes to be a “good mom.” That’s the question we’re exploring today. Joeita Gupta spoke to Rabia Khedr, Shawnda Walker, and Nikki Dawe about the lens of disability realities attached to their own experiences of motherhood. They share their stories of learning to parent, what support systems they had to lean on, and how they advocate for their children in an ableist society that shapes what being a “good mother” means. She also chatted with Dr. Jewelles Smith, who shares the results of her research on the experience of disabled mothers, from the moment someone decides they want to have a child until the child is all grown up. 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.