Record #:
ONT00005
Last Full Update:
21 Aug 2023
Contact Information
Office Phone |
416-422-4222 |
Toll Free Phone |
1-800-567-6755 |
Fax |
416-422-1633 |
E-Mail |
info@ami.ca |
Website |
www.ami.ca |
Primary Contact |
Peter Burke, Vice-President, Marketing & Communications |
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) |
For visually impaired, hearing impaired or print restricted Canadians
AMI-audio - 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 - 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
AMI-tv and described video is available on to cable and satellite subscribers - contact provider for information |
Areas Served |
Canada ; Simcoe County |
Boundaries |
Canada |
Eligibility |
No restrictions |
Application |
Call or visit website |
Languages |
English |
Fees |
None |
Site Information
Site Location |
North York |
Located In Community |
North York East |
Address & Map |
|
Intersection |
Don Mills Rd and Lawrence Ave E |
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
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