The Pulse
Host Grant Hardy leads a weekly in-depth discussion on issues impacting the disability community across Canada.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 361
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Julian Uccello joins us to talk about his soccer career and the multiple sclerosis diagnosis that brought it to an end. He describes the significance of MS Awareness Month and reflects on what he has…
00:27:34 |
Sun 14 Mar 2021
How to Lose Everything: A Memoir by Christa Couture
We talk to singer-songwriter Christa Couture about her memoir, “How to Lose Everything,” which is being released this month as an audiobook. Christa talks about her journey with grief and the strateg…
00:27:48 |
Sat 13 Mar 2021
Disability Day of Mourning & COVID-19
Vivian Ly from Autistics United Canada, reflects on Disability Day of Mourning, which took place on March 1st. We discuss the online vigil to remember the victims of filicide and the significance of …
00:22:59 |
Sun 07 Mar 2021
A New Documentary on Paralympians
Director Scott Marshutz discusses his new documentary, Let ‘Em Play, which follows for young athletes with disabilities as they each try to secure a spot on the US Paralympic team. The documentary ch…
00:25:46 |
Sat 06 Mar 2021
Telling Disability, Food, and Cultural Stories Through Art
Jules Sherred, curator of the Cowichan Valley Disability, Culture and Food Through Art Exhibit discusses this unique photo and video exhibit being mounted in the summer of 2021. The exhibit explores …
00:27:39 |
Sun 28 Feb 2021
Navigating Pregnancy with a Disability
Researcher and scientist Hilary Brown of the University of Toronto describes her new study examining barriers to prenatal health and pregnancy care for women with disabilities. We find out about the …
00:28:36 |
Sat 27 Feb 2021
Exploring Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
In this feature-length special edition of the Pulse, we bring together various points of view on Medical Assistance in Dying, including Canada's Bill C-7. We speak to People with Disabilities, academ…
01:06:00 |
Sat 20 Feb 2021
Making Sex Accessible
We learn about an exciting collaboration between the Tetra Society of North America (Atlantic chapter) and Venus Envy, a Halifax-based sex shop and bookstore. We discuss why People with Disabilities …
00:25:02 |
Sat 13 Feb 2021
Making Art During the Pandemic
We meet blind pianist Michael Arnowitt and African-American textile artist Therisa Rogers. They discuss how they've been keeping busy as artists during the pandemic and we learn about Michael's upcom…
00:25:23 |
Sat 06 Feb 2021
Chris Vallée
We meet AMI-tv's new Ottawa reporter, Christopher Vallée, who describes his passion for journalism and storytelling. Christopher is an advocate for men's mental health - he shares his experiences.
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00:28:27 |
Sat 30 Jan 2021
Blindness and Sleep
Neuroscientist Steven Lockley, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard, speaks about sleep and circadian disorders in people who are blind or partially sighted. We learn about the impact of red…
00:28:12 |
Sat 23 Jan 2021
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
Paralympian Ness Murby says that People with Disabilities are far from helpless during an emergency. With adequate preparation, People with Disabilities can stay safe during emergencies such as flood…
00:28:06 |
Sat 16 Jan 2021
Working Towards Mental Wellness
Registered Social Worker Lisa Derencinovic discusses her work with the Sharing Support Group, run by Balance for Blind Adults in Toronto, which provides a supportive environment for blind and partial…
00:28:46 |
Sat 09 Jan 2021
Judy vs Capitalism
Judy Rebick talks about a new documentary on her life, Judy vs Capitalism. We discuss Judy’s feminism, her involvement in the pro-choice movement, and the mental health concerns she dealt with while …
00:28:16 |
Tue 05 Jan 2021
Looking Back on 2020
As we close out 2020, CNIB Foundation president John Rafferty and Accessible Media Inc. CEO David Errington join us to discuss the year in review and give us a sneak preview of things to come. This …
00:29:30 |
Sun 20 Dec 2020
2020: A Year in Books
AMI producer Paul Daniel discusses some of his picks for the best books of 2020, with selections from a variety of genres. There’s something for everyone on Paul’s bookshelf, be they an avid reader o…
00:26:09 |
Sat 19 Dec 2020
Reproductive Rights for People with Disabilities
Little is known about the experiences of People with Disabilities in accessing fertility, contraception, assisted reproduction, abortion, pre- and post-natal care and family planning. Áine Sperrin fr…
00:27:56 |
Sun 13 Dec 2020
Staying involved with the Accessible Canada Act
As federal agencies develop regulations under the Accessible Canada Act, Heather McCain from the Accessibility in Action project, discusses ways in which People with Disabilities can ensure that thei…
00:28:06 |
Sat 12 Dec 2020
Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Hon. Carla Qualtrough, Minister for Employment, Workplace Development, and Disability Inclusion joins us to discuss the theme for IDPD2020. She discusses the challenges faced by the disability co…
00:28:23 |
Sat 05 Dec 2020
Mattmac Makes Music
Matthew Monias, performing as Mattmac, speaks to us about growing up Indigenous and blind on Garden Hill First Nation, near Winnipeg, Manitoba. A self-taught vocalist and producer, Mattmac describes …
00:25:54 |
Sun 29 Nov 2020
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