Reflections

Exploring Accessible Education: The Case of the Province of Ontario - Part 1

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Students are being forgotten about in classrooms, schools are sending kids with disabilities home, and school board Trustees are being removed and rep...

Where Did the Circus Go: Describing the Changing Spectacle

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you feel about the circus? Is it a magical, nostalgic memory where the audience cheers and the children jump with excitement? Or is it somethin...

The Tipping Point: Why We Feel Pressured to Tip Everywhere

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tipping, it’s something many of us do without thinking. But what’s really behind this cultural norm? Nisreen Abdel-Majid explores the psychologica...

The Strength of the Ballot: Why Accessible Voting Matters

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is inaccessible voting a direct violation of people’s rights? Is accessible voting the key to ensuring more citizens are engaged in their municipal,...

Accessible Language Learning: From Grammar to Culture

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re a student, professional, or you just love languages, come along on this multilingual journey. Grant Hardy hears from hobbyists and pr...

Connecting Communities: The Broadening of Connect4Life

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There are many ways to find your community.  Sometimes, you find community through shared interest or proximity, like school or your neighbourhood...

Access in Families: When Accessibility Becomes About Belonging

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about accessibility in public spaces, but some of the hardest conversations don’t happen there. They happen in private, with family an...

Reclaiming Adventure: Lynn Jensen's Travel Story

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nisreen Abdel-Majid dives into Lynn Jensen’s journey of losing her sight and finding her way back to the world through travel. After sudden vision l...

From Three Voices: Why Disabled Black History Matters

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How does our history of segregation and discrimination towards minority communities impact the way social justice movements and disability rights orga...

Beyond Pictures: Describing Videos with AI

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How does AI continue to help blind people interpret the visual world? Grant Hardy learns about a new accessibility tool called ViddyScribe. He talks t...

Fencing for All: Sparring at Tim's Fencing Academy

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly MacDonald highlights Tim's Fencing Academy in Toronto, a space and program that started building safety, recreation, and community since the mom...

White Lies: Pulling Apart the Social Glue of our Little Deceits

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Reflecting on the Death of People with Disabilities: Disability Day of Mourning Around the World

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every year on March 1st, we observe Disability Day of Mourning to memorialize and honour victims of filicide around the world.  Zoe Gross began Disab...

Welcoming Everybody: How to Make Indoor Spaces Work Better for Customers with Disabilities

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 expert...

The Story of Public Broadcasting in the United States: Brought to you by Maine Public, With a Disclaimer

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the United States, public broadcasting is anchored by NPR, PBS and other household names, which are currently fighting significant battles to stay ...

Learning New Kitchen Skills: Tips for the Blind Home Cook

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For some, cooking is about survival and nourishment. For others, it’s an adventure, challenge, hobby, and a source of joy. Either way, getting start...

When Fear Crosses the Border: Deportation Protests and the Illusion of Safety in Canada

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nisreen Abdel-Majid understands that fear doesn’t stop at a border, it travels through headlines, protests, and deeply personal moments. It did for ...

Visual Eating: When This Food Looks Like [Expletive Deleted]

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can blind and low vision people be visual eaters too? Kelly MacDonald explores how our senses come into play in building our appetites. Food enthusias...

Finding a New Voice

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 perform...

The Road to Independence: My Guide Dog Journey

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 alon...

A Hot Concern: Lithium ion battery fires

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 awar...

A Reality Check: trying to get by on disability assistance

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 turmo...

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

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What is an inter-abled relationship? Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Feature Reporter Joeita Gupta wanted to learn more about inter-abled relationships, t...

Are Malls Dying: Re-imagining the Town Square

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 mal...

Savings Made Accessible: Learning How to Stretch your dollar

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 div...

Digging Out: How Toronto Managed a Historic Snowfall

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Untapped Talent Summit: Breaking down barriers to make employment more inclusive

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The CCRW’s second annual Untapped Talent Summit takes place online February 10, 2026. It provides resources for job seekers and employers on inclusi...

Digging Out: How Toronto Managed a Historic Snowfall

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Overdue or Overreach: Regulating Social Media in Canada

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

When Rest Feels Like Failure: Slowing Down Without Shame

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Food and Wellbeing: Redefining Our Relationship with the Kitchen

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joeita Gupta finds some helpful tips to navigate a complicated relationship with food from culinary expert Mary Mammoliti, Master Chef winner and rest...

Sustainable Living: Take Our Time and Do It Right

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Is this seat taken? Navigating Priority Seating on Public Transit

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Generally speaking, there's an honour system when it comes to using public transit, but when it comes to priority seating on buses, trains, and planes...

Return to Work: Discussing Office Mandates and Accommodations

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Returning to the office due to new mandates? The adjustment isn’t being taken well by all, and there are some serious accessibility issues to addres...

Canada's First UNESCO City of Music: Celebrating the Arts of London, Ontario

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

London, Ontario was designated as Canada's first UNESCO City of Music in 2021, recognizing its vibrant music scene and commitment to cultural developm...

Conquering Kilimanjaro: Eleven Blind Hikers Take On Africa’s Highest Mountain

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last fall, a group of eleven blind hikers traveled to Tanzania to tackle Mount Kilimanjaro. Grant Hardy speaks with climbers Peter Quaiattini, David B...

My First Accessible Breakthrough: Embracing the Small Moments

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the first moment when life after vision loss starts to feel possible again?Nisreen Abdel-Majid explores the small, powerful breakthroughs tha...

The Disability Memoir: Stories That Make a Difference

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The memoir genre is booming, disability memoirs specifically. But what makes these books so entertaining, informative, powerful, or groundbreaking? Is...

Is There a Blind Culture? Exploring the Tensions of Community, Blind Pride, and Identity

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What are some of the common touchstones in the blind community?  Do they create a shared sense of culture? Joeita Gupta was curious and decided to in...

The Smart Home: Benefit or Barrier?

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Hardy is joined by tech experts Shaun Preece, Andy Baryer, and John Biehler to compare and contrast the benefits of the smart home with the peri...

Are Older Workers More Costly: Let's Dispell the Myths

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are older employees in the workforce wrongfully keeping work away from young people who are fresh out of school? Is AI taking over older workers' jobs...

BO and Beyond: The Shared Responsibilities of Personal Hygiene

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From crowded buses and train stations to classrooms, gyms, and healthcare settings, we’re constantly negotiating hygiene in shared spaces. Nisreen A...

Is There a Blind Culture? Exploring the Tensions of Community, Blind Pride, and Identity

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What are some of the common touchstones in the blind community?  Do they create a shared sense of culture? Joeita Gupta was curious and decided to in...

Unwrapping Christmas: The Gift That Stayed With You

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To put a bow on 2025, Kelly MacDonald gathered stories about the unwrapped gifts that have stayed with us, in memory and impact. ESPN and Sportsnet's ...

The Amplify Course: Voice Work Made Accessible for Neurodivergent Youth

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Hardy introduces us to the Mayday Club’s Amplify: Sound, Voice, and Radio course that took place this fall, in partnership with Disability All...

Already an Artist: Embracing the Spotlight

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For many artists, legitimacy is imagined as a single moment, when someone finally says, “you’re in.” This episode follows emerging indie pop art...

Is Free Postage for the Blind in Jeopardy: Explaining the Proposed Amendments Within Bill C-15

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This past week proposed amendments to the Canada Post Corporation Act surfaced, and free postage for literature for the blind could be removed. Joeita...

Kidfluencing: Creators Beware

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can become a celebrity overnight and make money online, at a price, of course. And what’s that price when you’re a minor? Let’s find out the...

Making Spirits Bright: How to Host an Accessible Holiday Party

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Holidays are the perfect time to gather with friends, family, coworkers, and your community. But how do hosts ensure that whether they’re in a grand...

Multi-Sensory Art: Reimagining What's Possible

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Hardy explores how artists are going beyond the visual, reimagining how we experience art in diverse and multisensory forms.Violinist Leslie Tin...

Fighting and Focus: The Martial Arts Mindset

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can martial arts traditions help people with disabilities take on the world more confidently? Let's continue to explore this question, while we learn ...

Chronic Pain: How can we support people who live with it? - Part 2

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of this series, Grant Hardy digs a bit deeper into what is being done to treat chronic pain, and asks how people living with chronic pain ca...

Towards a World With Zero Barriers: Recognizing 2026 Zero Project Awardees

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Zero Project works alongside the UN community to spotlight and scale innovations that advance the goals of the Convention on the Rights of Persons...

The Launch of Vision Health Canada: A new venture to keep our eyes on

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At Vision Health Canada (VHC), their work is unified under the guiding theme: One Voice. Clear Focus. Collective Action. They aim to collaborate with ...

Chronic Pain: How can we support people who live with it? - Part 1

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Hardy hears from individuals living with chronic pain about their experiences, struggles, and how they are working to move forward.Couple Kara S...

Fighting and Focus: Self-Defence in the Real World

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We know the fears and anxieties that come with navigating the streets on our own, being out late in unfamiliar areas, or moving through public transit...

YouDescribe: Do I hear what you see?

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2025, video content offers vital access to information, but making videos accessible to blind and low-vision audiences is still a work in progress....

Who’s Hungry: Exploring Food Insecurity in Canada

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Food bank visits in the City of Toronto have increased by 340% since 2019, and across Canada food bank visits are rising. Why is this happening? How c...

Alzheimer's: The Tsunami to Come - The Conclusion

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features the conclusion to our special archive cut of AMI's documentary Alzheimer's: The Tsunami to Come as it originally aired in 2016. ...

Alzheimer's: The Tsunami to Come

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Few of us think of ourselves as caregivers, until the day we suddenly need to step up for a loved one. Sooner or later we will all either need a careg...

Disabilities and STEM: How Can We Make Science More Accessible? - Part 2

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Hardy continues the exploration on how STEM learning can be made more accessible for persons with disabilities. In this episode, we highlight ho...

How Do I Leave It Behind: Understanding Legacy Giving

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about death isn’t a comfortable topic, but it can be comforting to plan it out ahead of time. Hear us out. Planning ahead not only ensures ...

The Anxiety of Small Talk: Why Simple Conversations Don’t Always Feel Simple

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For some of us, chatting about the weather or weekend plans comes easily, and for others it’s a source of stress and self-doubt. Why does something ...

For the Love of Sport: Celebrating 50 Years of ASRAB

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Alberta Sports & Recreation Association for the Blind supports Albertans who are blind or visually impaired to live physically active lives and pa...

Chosen Family: How to Make and Keep Friends

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joeita Gupta was feeling lonely and embarked on a quest to find out how she can make friends and maintain these relationships at this stage of her lif...

In Flanders Fields: Honouring Remembrance Day in 2025

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Each year on November 11th, Canada marks Remembrance Day. In this episode of Reflections, join Grant Hardy to learn about why Remembrance Day continue...

Disabilities and STEM: How Can We Make Science More Accessible? - Part 1

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do we create opportunities for people with disabilities in STEM? This was a question that Grant Hardy couldn’t get off his mind. So, he’s invi...

Mystery of the Missing Hat: Lost and Found in Public Transit

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever left anything on the subway? At a coffee shop? On a bus? Have you frantically retraced your steps trying to find it? Almost everyone has...

The First Sip: Rituals, Comfort, and the Coffee That Grounds Us

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nisreen Abdel-Majid takes a closer look at our collective obsession with coffee, touching on the memories, moments, and connections a simple cup of jo...

Caregivers: A very personal journey

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Caregiving is a subject that touches all of us at one time or another, but we don't often focus in on the realities of it, so let's open up a frank co...

The Pressure of High Performance: Canada's First Women's Blind Soccer Team at the 2025 Worlds

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canada’s first National Women’s Blind Soccer Team headed to Kochi, India for the 2025 IBSA Women's Blind Football World Championships, marking a m...

Scarlette’s Palette: Rethinking Accessibility in Makeup

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Makeup is often seen as a language of self-expression but what happens when that world isn’t built for you? For World Sight Day, the Shine Foundatio...

Spook-tacular Season: Treating Accessibly this Halloween Part 2

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joeita Gupta is inviting you to join her and Producer Matt Agnew for a spook-tacular afternoon at the 2025 Toronto Treat Accessibly Halloween Village,...

Spook-tacular Season: Treating Accessibly this Halloween Part 1

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joeita Gupta is inviting you to join her and Producer Matt Agnew for a spook-tacular afternoon at the 2025 Toronto Treat Accessibly Halloween Village,...

How can we change what it means to have a facial difference?

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Hardy speaks with experts and advocates in the facial difference community to answer key questions about facial differences, attitudinal barrier...

Leaving the Nest: Why is Parental Estrangement a Trending Topic?

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed that there’s a surge of influencers whose audiences are primarily adult children who are estranged from their parents? Joeita Gupta...

Canada's Burning Up: The Heat Is On

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Temperatures are rising and affecting our world in horrifying ways, the only world we have at the moment. Kelly MacDonald sits down with experts to br...

Dating With a Disclaimer: Disability isn't the Deal-Breaker

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dating is quite a modern concept, and there's some tug of war on how to make it work. Things could get pretty messy when you're fighting between hones...

Accessing Hockey: Learning to Play and Watch Canada’s Game

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hockey is one of Canada’s most culturally significant sports, but you’re not alone if you're still trying to figure out how to get into the game.H...

Dribble Around Ottawa: Tour Eastern Ontario's Rich Basketball History

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canada's Ottawa region has a rich basketball history, and we're about to learn all about it. Kelly MacDonald needed a reason to bring another dose of...

Truth and Reconciliation for All Peoples: Disability and Indigeneity - Part 2

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation takes place on September 30th, 2025.To mark this important day, Joeita Gupta created a two-part documentary ...

Truth and Reconciliation for All Peoples: Disability and Indigeneity - Part 1

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation takes place on September 30th, 2025.To mark this important day, Joeita Gupta created a two-part documentary ...

Can I Touch Your Dog: A Closer Look at Guide Dog Etiquette

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Service animals are more than pets, they’re expertly trained companions who empower their handlers with freedom, safety, and independence. And now, ...

Lost in Fashion: Where did my shirt pocket go?

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly MacDonald noticed his shirt pocket was quietly disappearing, so he went out to get some important answers to his burning questions.He visits one...

No, I don't just stay home: Exploring Access at Performance Venues

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really take to access joy, community, and live music when fun isn’t always accessible? Nisreen Abdel-Majid finds out. Everyone deserve...

AI: Accessibility vs Privacy

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The further development of AI has proved to be a watershed moment for accessibility, but how concerned should users be about their privacy and data pr...

Towards Just Care: Evaluating Canada's Home Care System

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Towards Just Care Project evaluates Canada’s homecare system and aims to redefine what care means for recipients of homecare and homecare worker...

A Jumbo Story: The Phenomenon of Jumbo the African Elephant

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St. Thomas, Ontario is commemorating the 140th anniversary of Jumbo the Elephant's death with a new exhibit detailing his life and legacy. Kelly MacDo...

Access is Belonging, Not Buttons: The New Playbook for Young Advocates

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Picture this: You’re out and about and you come across a barrier to persons with disabilities in the built environment. I.E. A record shop that does...

Unpacking Ozempic: The Debate on Health, Hype, and Disability

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ozempic was developed with the intent to treat type 2 diabetes, but today, it’s become one of the biggest weight-loss crazes in North America. Nisre...

A Double Assault: Women with Disabilities and Intimate Partner Violence

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Violence against women is an epidemic, and women with disabilities are at a much higher risk to experience intimate partner violence. Joeita Gupta br...

The Pressure of High Performance: Canadian Men’s Goalball Team at the 2025 Americas

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025 IBSA Goalball American Championship that took place this July was a qualifying competition that brought together top men’s and women’...

Lavender: A Hidden Force We Might Not Know About

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you know about Lavender? Kelly MacDonald takes a visit to Sparta Lavender Farm, 3km east of the historic village of Sparta, located in Aylme...

Canada Disability Benefit: Facts and Fiction

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Canada Disability Benefit was announced earlier this summer with much fanfare. Proponents tout it as the first of its kind: a program designed to ...

Mirror, Mirror, Accessible To All: Inclusion in the Beauty Industry

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Makeup isn’t just about beauty. For many people who are blind, low-vision, or living with a disability, it’s also about self-expression, empowerme...

A Trip We Haven't Been On Yet: The Remarkable Story of The Trans-Canada Highway

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Richardson recently authored The Drive Across Canada: The Remarkable Storyof the Trans-Canada Highway, published on June 3, 2025. Kelly MacDonald...

Show Trailer

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reflections launches September 2, 2025 on AMI-audio and podcast platforms.  New episodes every Tuesday to Friday. About AMIAMI is a media company tha...