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Kelly and Ramya is AMI-audio’s daily live afternoon program. Listen for interviews and discussion about arts, entertainment and lifestyle information directly affecting the blind and partially sighted community. Contributors from across the country share information on everything from parenting and finance to fashion and gaming. Plus, catch live performances from Canadian musicians, comedians and actors.

Location:

Canada

Description:

Kelly and Ramya is AMI-audio’s daily live afternoon program. Listen for interviews and discussion about arts, entertainment and lifestyle information directly affecting the blind and partially sighted community. Contributors from across the country share information on everything from parenting and finance to fashion and gaming. Plus, catch live performances from Canadian musicians, comedians and actors.

Twitter:

@AMIaudio

Language:

English

Contact:

1 800 567 6755


Episodes
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Full Episode - 1792

5/16/2024
While he’s no Red Seal Chef, we’re following Tech Expert Mike Feir into the kitchen for his unboxing and review of CNIB Smartlife’s new talking microwave! Fern Lulham says love bombing is a big red flag in relationships. She shares advice for recognizing genuine affection and protecting yourself in the early stages of a budding romance. Canada’s first Air Accessibility Summit concluded last week with a pledge from airlines and government officials to improve services for travelers with disabilities. Laura Bain has the details on The Buzz. Chef Mary Mammoliti brings us a handful of goodies from her kitchen, including the ultimate May two four food guide to inspire your cooking over the long weekend. Arts Consultant, Christine Malec describes some notable works being featured in Toronto’s upcoming Luminato Festival. AMI-audio Technical Producer shares his take on trending topics on our weekly Roundtable.

Duration:01:44:01

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Christine Malec talks about the Luminato Festival

5/16/2024
Arts Consultant, Christine Malec describes some notable works being featured in Toronto’s upcoming Luminato Festival.

Duration:00:14:22

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Chef Mary Mammoliti discusses meal ideas for the long weekend

5/16/2024
Chef Mary Mammoliti brings us a handful of goodies from her kitchen, including the ultimate May two four food guide to inspire your cooking over the long weekend.

Duration:00:13:32

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Fern Lulham discusses love bombing

5/16/2024
Fern Lulham says love bombing is a big red flag in relationships. She shares advice for recognizing genuine affection and protecting yourself in the early stages of a budding romance.

Duration:00:15:12

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Mike Feir reviews the talking microwave

5/16/2024
While he’s no Red Seal Chef, we’re following Tech Expert Mike Feir into the kitchen for his unboxing and review of CNIB Smartlife’s new talking microwave!

Duration:00:13:58

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Full Episode - 1791

5/15/2024
BC is moving to protect low-income renters in Vancouver’s downtown east side. Grant Hardy has more on trending headlines. AMI Communications Specialist, Greg David, brings us a variety of TV & Entertainment news including a look at AMI’s rebranded website, a new agreement for the Writers Guild of Canada, and the end of a 40 year run for CityLine. France is shedding its rude reputation ahead of the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games with a campaign called “do you speak touriste?” Laura Bain has that story and more on The Buzz. Community Reporter, Marc Workman, reflects on the Alberta Ombudsman’s recent report titled “Denied by Design” which criticizes the use of IQ scores in eligibility assessment for disability supports. Audio describer JJ Hunt reminisces about his adventures in India with rich descriptions of Rajasthan State and a camel treks near the Thar desert. Facial Differences Advocate Chelsey Peat tells us about Face Equality Week and how she’s working to change the narrative surrounding people with facial differences.

Duration:01:44:57

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We learn about Face Equality Week with Facial Differences Advocate, Chelsey Peat

5/15/2024
Facial Differences Advocate Chelsey Peat tells us about Face Equality Week and how she’s working to change the narrative surrounding people with facial differences.

Duration:00:16:43

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Audio Describer JJ Hunt's trip to India

5/15/2024
Audio describer JJ Hunt reminisces about his adventures in India with rich descriptions of Rajasthan State and a camel treks near the Thar desert.

Duration:00:15:19

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Community Report - Marc Workman

5/15/2024
Community Reporter, Marc Workman, reflects on the Alberta Ombudsman’s recent report titled “Denied by Design” which criticizes the use of IQ scores in eligibility assessment for disability supports.

Duration:00:13:20

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We learn about AMI's rebranded website

5/15/2024
AMI Communications Specialist, Greg David, brings us a variety of TV & Entertainment news including a look at AMI’s rebranded website, a new agreement for the Writers Guild of Canada, and the end of a 40 year run for CityLine.

Duration:00:15:15

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Full Episode - 1790

5/14/2024
Globalization and monoculture farming have put a new client in some Veterinarians rosters. On Ask a Vet, Dr. Danielle Jongkind reveals what vets are doing to help honeybee colonies worldwide. Did you know that 80% of women wear the wrong sized bra? Health and Wellbeing Coach Frances Wong shares how a bad fit could be affecting your health and how to undo the discomfort. ConnecTra Society’s flagship, free event, the Abilities Expo, takes place on Wednesday May 22nd at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver. Program Coordinator Emily Chambers joins us to preview the event. Eddie Rice, disability advocate and chairman of B’Nai Brith Canada’s Canadians with Disabilities committee, discusses his efforts to improve accessible taxi and rideshare service in Toronto. AMI's Digital Marketing Specialist Cassandra Chaddock dives into the world of cosplay, from costume creation to viral TikToks, revealing the highs, lows, and the joy of creating character magic, on this month's Hobbies chat.

Duration:01:43:40

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Collections and hobbies - Cassandra Chaddock

5/14/2024
AMI's Digital Marketing Specialist Cassandra Chaddock dives into the world of cosplay, from costume creation to viral TikToks, revealing the highs, lows, and the joy of creating character magic, on this month's Hobbies chat.

Duration:00:16:55

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How can we make taxis more accessible?

5/14/2024
Plus, Eddie Rice, disability advocate and chairman of B’Nai Brith Canada’s Canadians with Disabilities committee, discusses his efforts to improve accessible taxi and rideshare service in Toronto.

Duration:00:17:48

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We learn about the Abilities Expo

5/14/2024
ConnecTra Society’s flagship, free event, the Abilities Expo, takes place on Wednesday May 22nd at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver. Program Coordinator Emily Chambers joins us to preview the event.

Duration:00:14:54

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The importance between the right bra fit and overall health

5/14/2024
Did you know that 80% of women wear the wrong sized bra? Health and Wellbeing Coach Frances Wong shares how a bad fit could be affecting your health and how to undo the discomfort.

Duration:00:14:54

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How are veterinarians helping honeybee colonies?

5/14/2024
Globalization and monoculture farming have put a new client in some Veterinarians rosters. On Ask a Vet, Dr. Danielle Jongkind reveals what vets are doing to help honeybee colonies worldwide

Duration:00:13:49

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Full Episode - 1789

5/13/2024
Tech Expert Mike Babcock shares an in-depth tutorial on creating audio content with Reaper. Polyamorous relationships are on the rise in Canada, but Family Law isn’t keeping pace. AMI Producer Grant Hardy has that story and more on Trending Headlines. Can accessibility and adventure co-exist? Indigenous artist and amputee, Christa Couture, pushes the boundaries of accessible travel in a brand-new season of AMI-tv’s Postcards From. She joins us with a preview of her tour across Canada. Technicians are busy repairing wildfire damage to a critical fibre line that brings telecom service to Northern Canada. Kim Hovey reports in on how the community is coping with the communications and emergency services outage as they get reconnected. Does posting “relatable” disability content really work to engage audiences in meaningful discussion on social media? In a special roundtable discussion, Producer Grant Hardy examines whether visibility online comes at the expense of dignity. On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin examines our Charter section two rights and what reasonable limits mean for peaceful protest.

Duration:01:44:39

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What are the limits to peaceful protests?

5/13/2024
Kelly:On Know Your Rights, Danielle McLaughlin examines our Charter section two rights and what reasonable limits mean for peaceful protest.

Duration:00:18:43

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Community Report - Kim Hovey

5/13/2024
Technicians are busy repairing wildfire damage to a critical fiber line that brings telcom service to Northern Canada. Kim Hovey reports in on how the community is coping with the communications and emergency services outage as they get reconnected.

Duration:00:13:38

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The AMI Series "Postcards From" returns for a new season

5/13/2024
Can accessibility and adventure co exist? Indigenous artist and amputee, Christa Couture, pushes the boundaries of accessible travel in a brand new season of AMI tv’s Postcards From. She joins us with a preview of her tour across Canada.

Duration:00:13:52