[Nfbofsc] Happy Holidays from Accessible Media!

[Ernest Gallman]

Happy Holidays from Accessible Media! On behalf of everyone at AMI, 
thank you for your continued support. We wish you a safe and happy 
holiday season and a wonderful New Year!

AMI-player: AN ON DEMAND ACCESSIBLE BROADCAST EXPERIENCE
On October 29 AMI launched the first accessible online media player in 
North America, making AMI-tv original content readily available for 
audience members to watch at their convenience. The AMI-player is 
designed to function with a variety of assistive technologies, operates 
with aural controls and features open described video with optional 
closed captioning and transcripts. Visit AMI.ca today to catch up on 
your favourite AMI shows including Sports Access, Four Senses and 
Canada in Perspective.






TUNE IN TO AMI THIS DECEMBER FOR TWO AMI INSIDE ORIGINAL SPECIALS!


First, AMI Inside: Destinations for All
Wednesday, December 10 at 5 pm and 9 pm

This episode goes inside the first conference of its kind, held in 
Montreal. Focusing on accessibility and adaptation of infrastructure, 
guests include Isabelle Ducharme of Keroul Canada, Scott Rains, an 
Independent Travel and Disability Consultant, and Penny Hartin, CEO of 
World Blind Union Canada.


Next, AMI Inside: Vision Quest
Wednesday, December 17 at 5 pm and 9 pm

This episode of AMI Inside takes the audience behind the scenes of the 
Foundation Fighting Blindness’ education event for individuals with 
retinal diseases and their families. Vision Quest focuses on emerging 
treatments, managing eye disease, and new assistive technologies.


New! Signed, Sealed, Delivered the Movie
Premiering Sunday, December 7 at 11 am and 5 pm

When the beloved quartet of postal detectives – Oliver, Shane, Rita and 
Norman – discover an urgent letter written to God, they delay their own 
holiday travel plans to help a little girl who's mother's life hangs in 
the balance on Christmas Eve.


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THROUGHOUT DECEMBER AMI-AUDIO IS PLEASED TO PRESENT A VARIETY OF 
HOLIDAY INSPIRED PROGRAMMING!


Holiday Favourites
Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day

Join us for special readings of your holiday favourites including ‘Twas 
the Night Before Christmas and Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus, 
read by professional narrators.


The Best of AMI-audio 2014
December 26 to January 4

Catch some of AMI-audio’s best programs of 2014, including episodes of 
Contact, Mosaic City, Insights and Choice Words.


AMI-audio’s first ever radio play - Thick and Thin
Friday, December 5 at noon, 3 and 7 pm

Thick and Thin is a radio comedy play produced and performed by the 
staff of AMI’s Toronto office. Mary is a rookie police woman struggling 
with her personal and professional life. Her brother is a bit of a 
shady character, living his life just a little over the right side of 
the law. Listen in as everything comes to a head for these two siblings 
over Sunday lunch.


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ABILITY STARTS HERE: 7TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ON INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT

December 2 and 3
World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax





ACCESSIBILITY CAMP OTTAWA

December 6
Human Computer Interaction Building, Carleton University
Join AMI’s Robert Pearson for a special presentation Media 
Accessibility: Broadcast and Digital Best Practices and Techniques for 
a Blind and Low Vision Audience.



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Board, Staff and Volunteers THANK YOU for your continuous support.