AMI
Record #:
ONT00005
Last Full Update:
14 Aug 2025
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 416-422-4222 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-567-6755 |
| info@ami.ca | |
| Website | www.ami.ca |
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 |
| 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 | 25 Dockside Dr, Suite 200 Toronto, ON M5A 0B5 |
| Intersection | Dockside Dr and Knapp Ln |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Assistive Devices |
| Service Categories | Reading Services for People with Disabilities ; Television Stations/Access Systems ~ Visual Impairments |
