Full Episode - 1791

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. Find Kelly & Company on YouTube! 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+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: - X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia - Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio - Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc - TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc - Email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.