Sinopsis
Kelly and Company is AMI-audios 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.
Episodios
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Full Episode - 1853
29/08/2024 Duración: 01h44minMike Feir uncovers the mind of a master thief, in his review of Graphic Audio's adaptation of Simon R. Green's The Best Thing You Can Steal. a fan ended up behind bars after jumping up on-stage at a Macklemore concert. Grant Hardy has these bizarre details on our final edition of What in the World. The inaugural Bestie Fest, a new three-day comedy festival for friends in Toronto, takes place September with a focus on women, queerness, and friendship. We learn more with one of the Comedians performing, Tracy Hamilton. Let's bring the summer to a close with foodie fun; Mary Mammoliti shares her seasonal favourites, grilling hacks, and where to find the wackiest eats this Labour Day weekend. People can see, or not see the world in many different ways, and for some people that includes how colourful their world is. Mark Phoenix gives us a glimpse into the world of colour blindness. Mark Phoenix joins us for our weekly Roundtable chat, facilitated by Kelly MacDonald.
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Roundtable - Mark Phoenix
29/08/2024 Duración: 18minMark Phoenix joins us for our weekly Roundtable chat, facilitated by Kelly MacDonald.
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Mark Phoenix discusses colour blindness
29/08/2024 Duración: 14minPeople can see, or not see the world in many different ways, and for some people that includes how colourful their world is. Mark Phoenix gives us a glimpse into the world of colour blindness.
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What are the wackiest eats for Labour Day weekend?
29/08/2024 Duración: 14minLet's bring the summer to a close with foodie fun; Mary Mammoliti shares her seasonal favourites, grilling hacks, and where to find the wackiest eats this Labour Day weekend. Kitchen Confession
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A review of Graphic Audio's adaptation of Simon R. Green's The Best Thing You Can Steal
29/08/2024 Duración: 15minMike Feir uncovers the mind of a master thief, in his review of Graphic Audio's adaptation of Simon R. Green's The Best Thing You Can Steal.
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We learn about the inaugural Bestie Fest, a comedy festival for friends
29/08/2024 Duración: 15minThe inaugural Bestie Fest, a new three-day comedy festival for friends in Toronto, takes place September with a focus on women, queerness, and friendship. We learn more with one of the Comedians performing, Tracy Hamilton.
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Full Episode - 1852
28/08/2024 Duración: 01h44minCell phones and other electronic devices will soon be restricted in BC schools. Grant Hardy has more on trending headlines. The movie Sideways is turning 20 and is celebrating in a special way. Plus, a famous fast food chain has decided to get into the streaming business. We get more with Corinne Van Dusen. In Ukraine, successes at the Paralympics could have a significant impact on societal attitudes toward disability. This is especially relevant as many Ukrainian veterans cope with conflict related injuries. Laura Bain has more on The Buzz. How do implicit biases impact people with disabilities when we interact with police officers or in other areas of our lives? Dr. Philip Semple, Professor of the Police Foundations Program at Centennial College, shares his research with us on implicit biases. We talk with Francois Bernier, an entrepreneur with a disability about his company Horizon B2B and get his advice on following your entrepreneurial dreams. We wrap up our Employment Advice segment with AMI HR Business
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What are some tips for success in the workplace?
28/08/2024 Duración: 19minWe wrap up our Employment Advice segment with AMI HR Business Parter Elysia Yardley and get her final tips for success in the workplace.
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We learn about Horizon B2B
28/08/2024 Duración: 13minWe talk with Francois Bernier, an entrepreneur with a disability about his company Horizon B2B and get his advice on following your entrepreneurial dreams.
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How do implicit biases affect people with disabilities?
28/08/2024 Duración: 14minHow do implicit biases impact people with disabilities when we interact with police officers or in other areas of our lives? Dr. Philip Semple, Professor of the Police Foundations Program at Centennial College, shares his research with us on implicit biases.
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Celebrating The movie Sideways turning twenty
28/08/2024 Duración: 14minThe movie Sideways is turning 20 and is celebrating in a special way. Plus, a famous fast food chain has decided to get into the streaming business. We get more with Corinne Van Dusen.
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Full Episode - 1851
27/08/2024 Duración: 01h43minOn Ask a Veterinarian, Dr. Danielle Jongkind tells us about diabetes in pets. What causes it and what we need to know as pet owners to detect and manage this illness. With fall just around the corner, how can we advocate for accommodations in our new jobs or classes? Accessibility Consultant Anu Pala shares some helpful back to school, or back to work, tips! In advance of the BC provincial election, Community Reporter Carol Yaple tells us about new accessible advanced options for casting your ballot. Barbara Stokes is a doctoral psychology student studying job satisfaction in individuals with chronic health conditions. We speak with her about her work and an anonymous survey you can participate in. On our Book Club, Beth Deer joins us to review Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson, a story of how Michael and his guide dog Roselle navigated exiting the Twin Tower attacks of 9/11.
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Book Club - Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson
27/08/2024 Duración: 17minOn our Book Club, Beth Deer joins us to review Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson, a story of how Michael and his guide dog Roselle navigated exiting the Twin Tower attacks of 9/11. Thunder Dog on AudibleThunder Dog on CELAThe Disabled God on CELA
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Survey on job satisfaction for individuals with chronic illnesses
27/08/2024 Duración: 15minBarbara Stokes is a doctoral psychology student studying job satisfaction in individuals with chronic health conditions. We speak with her about her work and an anonymous survey you can participate in. Link to surveyContact Barbara Stokes: bystok21@smumn.edu
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Community Report - Vancouver, Carol Yaple
27/08/2024 Duración: 12minIn advance of the BC provincial election, Community Reporter Carol Yaple tells us about new accessible advanced options for casting your ballot. Topic 1 Bard on the BeachDate and Time: August 31 and September 7 at 2PM Location: Vanier Park Topic 2 Elections BC Advance and Accessible Voting OpportunitiesDate and Time: August 22 to October 18Location: elections.bc.ca or phone: 800 661 8683 Topic 3 CNIB’s Accessible Pedestrian Signals Letter Writing CampaignDate and Time: Ongoing through 2024Location: Online, national
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How can we advocate for accommodations at work or in school?
27/08/2024 Duración: 14minWith fall just around the corner, how can we advocate for accommodations in our new jobs or classes? Accessibility Consultant Anu Pala shares some helpful back to school, or back to work, tips! Anu Vision Coaching & Consulting
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What causes diabetes in our pets?
27/08/2024 Duración: 16minOn Ask a Veterinarian, Dr. Danielle Jongkind tells us about diabetes in pets. What causes it and what we need to know as pet owners to detect and manage this illness.
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Full Episode - 1850
26/08/2024 Duración: 01h45minOn Teck Talk, Michael Babcock chats with Mike Doise of iAccessibility. We learn about the resources they have created to improve access to technology, for everyone. Last week, a StatsCan report revealed people with disabilities are twice as likely to live in food insecure households. We explore the contributing factors with Producer Grant Hardy. On our AMI Highlights segment we speak with Gabi De Leon, content creator, influencer, and one of the participants featured on season one of AMI-tv’s new series, Got Game. London Community Reporter Annette Denis tells us about Apple Land Station, where you can get in the fall spirit and take a train ride through an apple orchard. We revisit a conversation with Registered Nurse Leslie DePoe about the seven pillars of self-care and how to track progress in our daily routine. While body cameras increase accountability in interactions with police, some are concerned about a breach of privacy when police respond to calls in the home. We learn more with Danielle McLaughlin
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Know Your Rights - police body cameras
26/08/2024 Duración: 17minWhile body cameras increase accountability in interactions with police, some are concerned about a breach of privacy when police respond to calls in the home. We learn more with Danielle McLaughlin on Know Your Rights.
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What are the seven pillars of self-care?
26/08/2024 Duración: 16minWe revisit a conversation with Registered Nurse Leslie DePoe about the seven pillars of self-care and how to track progress in our daily routine.