Record #:
ONT00005
Last Full Update:
14 Aug 2025
Agency Information
| Legal Status |
(50) Non Profit |
| Established |
1990 |
| Primary Executive |
David Errington, President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Funding |
CBC Newsworld ; Central Ontario Credit Foundation ; Donations ; Life Network ; Roger Cable TV ; Shaw Cable TV |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) |
Non profit organization for Canadians who are blind, partially sighted or print-restricted through original and accessible media content
AMI-audio (English only) - Daily, volunteers read and record current articles from leading newspapers and magazines, which are broadcast on TV and online * AMI-audio also broadcasts original programs and described audio presentations of top movies and TV shows
AMI-tv (English only) - Makes television accessible to Canadians who are blind, with low vision or otherwise disabled * AMI-tv broadcasts a wide range of popular programming - movies, series, specials, current affairs, original AMI programs * all shows feature open described video and closed captioning
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| Areas Served |
Canada |
| Boundaries |
Canada |
| Eligibility |
No restrictions |
| Application |
Call or visit website |
| Languages |
English |
| Fees |
None |
Site Information
| Site Location |
Toronto (St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands) |
| Located In Community |
Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map |
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| Intersection |
Dockside Dr and Knapp Ln |
| Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
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