Low Vision Moments

Elizabeth Mohler is a triathlete, scholar, and accessibility consultant who will get you excited about life! Jennie gets to know this dynamic guest, as they dive into race stories, discuss therapeutic trampolines and hot air balloons, and hear how Elizabeth swallowed half of Lake Ontario. Highlights:“It's Like the Apocalypse” (00:00)Introducing Elizabeth Mohler, Triathlete and Scholar (00:18)“You Were There Too?!?” (02:02)Swallowing Half of Lake Ontario / Guided Triathlon (08:55)Avoiding Sunburns (15:30)Blind & Low Vision or Disability Race Category (18:21)Favourite Post-Race Meal (20:40)PHD's and Trampolines (22:50)Accessibility Awareness Work (29:12)The Burden of Gratitude (32:34)Hot Air Ballooning, Tandem Kayaking & Dignity of Risk (34:56)Advice for Those Struggling to Find Their Footing (38:06)Closing Remarks (41:12)Guest Bio - Elizabeth Mohler is a triathlete, scholar, and contributor to AMI. She's an accessibility professional with the voice of an angel and an infectious zest for life. Guest Description - Elizabeth has shoulder length light brown hair. She wears a crisp white t-shirt with matching jade coloured beaded necklace and earrings. She is seated with a window to the right and shelves to the left, lined with texts and medals. Elizabeth Mohler's Website- https://elizabethmohler.ca/  Host description: Jennie is a woman with shoulder-length white-blonde hair, strong glasses with purple rims. She has very pale skin and wears light makeup. Her facial expressions are animated and she often speaks with her hands. She wears a small pink stud nose jewellery. The background includes two large bookcases, full of a variety of books, DVDs, toys, and nicknacks. About Low Vision Moments:Part story time, part comedy, part awareness driven, Jennie Bovard presents funny experiences that happen when you are blind or partially sighted. Jennie Bovard is a running, beer-drinking, thirtysomething with albinism. She loves trying all the things, making people laugh, and volunteering to create accessible sport and recreation opportunities in her community. Jennie, who has lived with partial sight all her life, has a diploma in film and TV production. Jennie lives in Halifax. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Prepare to feel the love! Jennie's (sighted) husband, Yves, makes his annual appearance to review the pair's favourite shared low vision moments of the past year. They take you on a Las Vegas experience, walk through how they pick out new eyeglasses as a team, and ask “is my shirt inside out?”Highlights:Re-Introducing Yves Wermelinger – Jennie's Husband (00:00)Backyard Garden & Fish Pond (03:11)The Creepy Mannequins (04:48)Shopping for Glasses (11:03)Las Vegas & the Colossal Slot (17:02)The Punk Rock Museum (19:13)AREA15 (21:43)Sammy Davis Jr. & the Blind Joke (26:14)Deplaning Etiquette (29:54)The Hot Cucumber (32:35)Show Close (34:41)Guest Bio Yves Wermelinger is a bicycle technician and passionate tandem bike program volunteer with Blind Sports Nova Scotia. He enjoys gardening, the family dog & cat, and games of all kinds. He's a loving husband and best friend to host, Jennie Bovard.  Guest Description Yves is a man with light brown hair, parted on the side. He has blue eyes, a dimpled chin, and wears rectangular glasses. His button-up shirt is navy blue with a variety of filled beer glasses. In the background, various vintage items are on display, including Simpson's VHS box sets, an old TV & VCR, and framed hockey cards. Links: Area 15Punk Rock MuseumLVM International Albinism Awareness Day Special  Host description: Jennie is a woman with shoulder-length white-blonde hair, strong glasses with purple rims. She has very pale skin and wears light makeup. Her facial expressions are animated and she often speaks with her hands. She wears a small pink stud nose jewellery. The background includes two large bookcases, full of a variety of books, DVDs, toys, and nicknacks. About Low Vision Moments:Part story time, part comedy, part awareness driven, Jennie Bovard presents funny experiences that happen when you are blind or partially sighted. Jennie Bovard is a running, beer-drinking, thirtysomething with albinism. She loves trying all the things, making people laugh, and volunteering to create accessible sport and recreation opportunities in her community. Jennie, who has lived with partial sight all her life, has a diploma in film and TV production. Jennie lives in Halifax. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

In this very special extended live episode, we celebrate the 10th International Albinism Awareness Day, established by the United Nations.Dave Brown, of AMI-tv's NOW with Dave Brown, comes all the way to Halifax to co-host.Jennie and Dave connect with prominent guests from the albinism community, joining from all over the world.They compare experiences, discuss important advocacy work, and shine a light - but not too bright - on guests' talents.Prepare for some laughs, poignant moments, and even some music with Outtacontroller, the band behind our theme song performing live in studio.HighlightsOuttacontroller – Low Vision Moments Theme Song (00:00)International Albinism Awareness Day Introduction (00:40)Cassandra Mendez & Casey Greer of “Rare with Flair” (05:59)What is Albinism? (12:45)Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS) (13:31)Kristina Venning-Rose – Co-Chair, Albinism Fellowship UK (16:50)Albinism Fellowship UK (20:38)The Importance of Community (23:27)Getting Involved – Group Discussion (25:24)Outtacontroller - “Too Soon” (36:04)I.K. Ero - Director, Human Rights Advocacy at Under the Same Sun (39:24)Under the Same Sun (41:47)WHO Essential Medicines List Sunscreen Petition (43:41)Xueli Abbing - Founder of Open Eyes Foundation, UN Goodwill Ambassador & International Model (47:43)Open Eyes Foundation (50:41)Power of Representation (51:59)Institutional Change – Group Discussion (55:21)Outtacontroller - “Cheap Leather Jacket” (1:06:35)Jennifer Renee - Inclusive Beauty Influencer, Performing & Visual Artist (1:08:40)Danielle Moulds - Accessibility Consultant, Content Creator, Gamer & Streamer (1:19:37)Music Video - “Pure” by RobenX (1:26:51)RobenX – Musician, Advocate & 2024 UN Champion for International Albinism Awareness Day (1:32:38)Albinism in Arts & Entertainment – Group Discussion (1:40:10)Dave Brown - The Importance of Platform (1:53:51)Jennie Bovard - Closing Remarks (1:55:40)Outtacontroller – “Come Alive” (1:58:16)Set and Hosts Description:Jennie and Dave appear on a set, both seated in oversized red armchairs on an area rug. A TV monitor is on the left and displays guests during interviews & group discussions. The backdrop is a screen with various slow-moving drone videos of Nova Scotia landscapes. Jennie wears an oversized floral pattern blazer, jeans, and sneakers. Dave wears a dark blue blazer, jeans, and sneakers.Co-Host Info:Dave Brown - Host of NOW with Dave Brown on AMI tv, co-host. Find NOW with Dave Brown on YouTubeGuest Info:Cassandra Mendez - Rare With Flair Podcast, Accessibility Specialist, from Ohio, USA.Find Cassandra Mendez on LinkedInCasey Greer - Rare With Flair Podcast, NOAH, Descriptive Video works, from Tennessee, USA.NOAH (National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation)  WebsiteRare with Flair Podcast - Website / InstagramKristina Venning-Rose – Co-Chair Albinism Fellowship UK, from London, UK.Albinism Fellowship UK WebsiteIkponwosa (I.K) Ero - Director, Human Rights Advocacy at Under the Same Sun, Former United Nations Independent Expert to the Human Rights Council, British Columbia.Under the Same Sun WebsiteFind I.K. Ero on LinkedInSign the WHO Petition to re-add sunscreen to list of Essential MedicinesXueli Abbing -  International model, UN Goodwill ambassador, founder of Open Eyes Foundation, from Netherlands.Find Xueli Abbing on LinkedInOpen Eyes Foundation WebsiteBBC Profile of XueliFollow Xueli on InstagramRobin Spinks - Head of Inclusive Design at RNIB, dad, and adventurer.Find Robin Spinks on LinkedInFollow Robin on InstagramJennifer Renee - Inclusive beauty influencer, performing and visual artist, former jump rope coach, from New York, USA.Follow Jennifer Renee on Instagram, YouTube & TikTokDanielle Moulds - accessibility consultant, content creator, prolific gamer & streamer, from Mississippi, USA.Albinism Up Close Website Follow Danielle on Instagram, YouTube  & LinkedIn RobenX - UN 2024 Champion for International Albinism Awareness Day, Musician and Advocate from Tennessee, USA, RobenX Website Find RobenX on YouTubeOuttacontroller - Band behind the podcast theme song, playing live in this episode, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.Find Music from Outtacontroller on BandcampFollow Outtacontroller on Instagram   Host description: Jennie is a woman with shoulder-length white-blonde hair, strong glasses with purple rims. She has very pale skin and wears light makeup. Her facial expressions are animated and she often speaks with her hands. She wears a small pink stud nose jewellery. The background includes two large bookcases, full of a variety of books, DVDs, toys, and nicknacks. About Low Vision Moments:Part story time, part comedy, part awareness driven, Jennie Bovard presents funny experiences that happen when you are blind or partially sighted. Jennie Bovard is a running, beer-drinking, thirtysomething with albinism. She loves trying all the things, making people laugh, and volunteering to create accessible sport and recreation opportunities in her community. Jennie, who has lived with partial sight all her life, has a diploma in film and TV production. Jennie lives in Halifax. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Ashley Nemeth is a returning guest and communications professional who agrees self-advocacy without snark can be a challenge! In this episode, Jennie and Ashley uncover how they wade through awkward moments in the workplace and beyond. They rise above low expectations and non-compliments, discover a hidden moustache, and ask themselves when is “just sit on it”the most appropriate response? Highlights:Just Sit On It (00:00)Introducing Ashley Nemeth (00:20)Plus ça Change, Plus C'est la Même Chose (02:17)Keeping it Professional (03:00)Lowered Expectations (05:56)Awareness & Accommodations (10:21)Filling in the Gaps (17:20)What Were They Thinking? (22:20)The “Don't Talk to Me” Vibe (26:00)Meek & Mild (28:59)Find Ashley Nemeth Online (31:56)Show Close (32:31)Guest Bio:Ashley Nemeth is a badass mom of three hailing from Saskatchewan. A communications professional, and stealth self-advocate, she takes her coffee with a good book.Guest Description:Ashley has short strawberry blonde hair and wears a green-grey sweatshirt. Her face is expressive and she sits in a room with light grey walls. Links:Ashley's prior LVM episode “What Did You Just Say to Me?” (Audio Only)Instagram @AshleyNemethOfficial Host description: Jennie is a woman with shoulder-length white-blonde hair, strong glasses with purple rims. She has very pale skin and wears light makeup. Her facial expressions are animated and she often speaks with her hands. She wears a small pink stud nose jewellery. The background includes two large bookcases, full of a variety of books, DVDs, toys, and nicknacks. About Low Vision Moments:Part story time, part comedy, part awareness driven, Jennie Bovard presents funny experiences that happen when you are blind or partially sighted. Jennie Bovard is a running, beer-drinking, thirtysomething with albinism. She loves trying all the things, making people laugh, and volunteering to create accessible sport and recreation opportunities in her community. Jennie, who has lived with partial sight all her life, has a diploma in film and TV production. Jennie lives in Halifax. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Guest Daryl Lang is a runner of marathons, a recently-published author, and so much more. Experience the highs and lows of racing with and without guides in this episode, which we promise is about so much more than running. We describe the worst ball pit ever, a low vision moment within a low vision moment, and when it's appropriate to tell us to go a little deeper into the woods.Highlights:Show Open (00:00)Introducing Daryl Lang: Author, Runner, Edmontonian (00:45)About the book “Run for Your Life” (02:24)“It's Not Just About Running” (04:58)Run Guides & Race Planning (06:45)“Losing Your Gaggle” or “The Half-Marathon Incident” (11:15)The Epic Road Trip of Awesome (18:49)“But I'm Canadian, we don't litter!” (20:30)Awkward Experiences with Running Guides (24:05)Porta Potty Training Runs (30:32)The Gift of Running (36:31)Show Close (42:14) DESCRIPTIVE TRANSCRIPTGuest description:Daryl has long brown hair and wears a bright blue v-neck shirt. She's sitting in a naturally lit home office space. EPISODE NOTESGuest Bio:Daryl Lang hails from Edmonton, Alberta. She's a marathon runner, a rescuer of animals, a published author, and a legal professional. Links:Daryl contributed to the book Run For Your Life: Lessons Learned From Going the Distance. Find the book on Amazon:Request the book at no cost in your preferred format from CELA Guest Daryl Lang's blog: BlindBeader.ca Host description: Jennie is a woman with shoulder-length white-blonde hair, strong glasses with purple rims. She has very pale skin and wears light makeup. Her facial expressions are animated and she often speaks with her hands. She wears a small pink stud nose jewellery. The background includes two large bookcases, full of a variety of books, DVDs, toys, and nicknacks. About Low Vision Moments:Part story time, part comedy, part awareness driven, Jennie Bovard presents funny experiences that happen when you are blind or partially sighted. Jennie Bovard is a running, beer-drinking, thirtysomething with albinism. She loves trying all the things, making people laugh, and volunteering to create accessible sport and recreation opportunities in her community. Jennie, who has lived with partial sight all her life, has a diploma in film and TV production. Jennie lives in Halifax. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Dan Barra-Berger is a writer for The Squeaky Wheel: Canada, a new satire series coming soon to AMI. He's also a stand-up comedian and actor. Jennie and Dan own some blind stereotypes in this episode, but they are against the Mr. Magoo-ing of society. Like proper Canadians, they discuss the weather, along with being albino at the beach, and they critique a few favourite series as seen through their different eye conditions.Highlights:Disability Icon: Mr. Magoo – Opening Clip (00:00)Show Open (00:18)Introducing Dan Berra-Berger, Comedian, Actor & Writer (00:43)Squeaky Wheel: Canada - Coming Soon to AMI-tv (01:33)Owning Your Stereotypes (03:42)Magoo Tattoo (05:11)“How Do You Know When It's Raining?” / No Stupid Questions (06:35)No Beach, Please! (9:42)Stickler Syndrome – Connective Tissue Disorder (13:17)Ping Pong Bars & the Power of Saying “No” (15:31)The Joy of Dimly Lit TV Shows (18:17)Too Dark to See “See” on Apple TV? (22:33)Identifying Voices & Foot Falls (27:07)The Squeaky Wheel Experience (32:42)Find More from Dan Barra-Berger (34:49)Show Close (35:09)Guest Bio: Dan Barra-Berger is an actor, stand-up comedian, and storyteller from Ontario. He is a writer for the forthcoming AMI series The Squeaky Wheel: Canada. Dan has appeared on CBC's Next Up, AMI's Breaking Character, and SEE on Apple TV.Guest description: Dan has short and curly brown hair, strong glasses, and facial hair. He wears AirPods and a brown checkered button-up over a black t-shirt. He sits in front of a busy bookcase, blurred in the background. Host description:Jennie is a woman with shoulder-length white-blonde hair, strong glasses with purple rims. She has very pale skin and wears light makeup. Her facial expressions are animated and she often speaks with her hands. She wears a small pink stud nose jewellery. The background includes two large bookcases, full of a variety of books, DVDs, toys, and nicknacks.Links:Dan Barra-Berger's Official Website Dan on YouTubeThe Squeaky Wheel: Canada AMI's Breaking Character CBC Next Up SEE on Apple TV  About Low Vision Moments:Part story time, part comedy, part awareness driven, Jennie Bovard presents funny experiences that happen when you are blind or partially sighted. Jennie Bovard is a running, beer-drinking, thirtysomething with albinism. She loves trying all the things, making people laugh, and volunteering to create accessible sport and recreation opportunities in her community. Jennie, who has lived with partial sight all her life, has a diploma in film and TV production. Jennie lives in Halifax. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Just because it can be done, doesn't mean it isn't a pain in the ass. Small-town bougie guest Brenda Luke and Jennie reveal their struggles with nails, lashes, and feeling bad about not being blind enough. They try to unravel when exactly leggings became see-through and wonder what even is flirting?Highlights:"Are you wearing a yellow thong right now?" - Opening Clip (00:00)Introducing Brenda Luke (00:16)Horticulture, Bunnies & Alejandro the Betta (02:15)Painted Nails Aftermath (3:11) Foot-Phobic on Feet Finder (06:58)Where's My Free Pedicure?!? (7:57)Not Blind Enough (11:15)See-Through Yoga Pants & the Yellow Thong (18:08)The Opacity of Tights (21:39)Mismatched Eyelashes (23:19)The Brow Brush Incident (28:21)Oblivious to Flirting (32:03)The Creepy Carnie (35:38)Show Close (39:09) Guest bio:Brenda Luke works in horticulture, while rocking a full face of makeup. She's obsessed with her fur babies and is down for a good glass of purple gin. Brenda is an indigenous woman (yaqan nukiy of the Ktunaxa nation).Guest Description:Brenda is an indigenous woman (yaqan nukiy of the Ktunaxa nation) with killer cheekbones and long fake lashes. Her left eyebrow and top middle lip are pierced. Brenda is an indigenous woman (yaqan nukiy of the Ktunaxa nation).Follow Brenda Online:Instagram: @ekuladnerbTikTok: 23bluke   About Low Vision Moments:Part story time, part comedy, part awareness driven, Jennie Bovard presents funny experiences that happen when you are blind or partially sighted. Jennie Bovard is a running, beer-drinking, thirtysomething with albinism. She loves trying all the things, making people laugh, and volunteering to create accessible sport and recreation opportunities in her community. Jennie, who has lived with partial sight all her life, has a diploma in film and TV production. Jennie lives in Halifax. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Let's reflect on 2023, a stellar year of podcast guests, and the most hilarious and thought-provoking stories. From the worst places to leave food, to airport poop jokes, and celebrating the legendary Darryl Lenox, Jennie highlights the Top 5 Low Vision Moments of the year. Highlights:Blind Pele – Opening Clip (00:00)Top 5 Low Vision Moments of 2023 Introduction (00:17)Honourable Mention – Ben Akuoko (01:33)#5 – Sitting in Crab Curry with Ramya Amuthan (02:15)#4 – Ostomy Bag Check with Rare with Flair (06:48)#3 – Blind Swag with MDB (11:52)#2 – Snubbing Grandma with Dave Brown (17:16)#1 – Balloon at the Border with Darryl Lenox (21:01)Bonus – Locked Out in 2024 (27:50)Show Close (29:20)Links:Ben Akuoko co-hosts CNIB's The Lens: Living Diverse PodcastRamya Amutham co-hosts Kelly and Ramya on AMI TV and the AMI Audiobook Review podcastCasey Greer & Cassandra Mendez host the Rare with Flair podcastMDB (AKA Mike Dow) is a rapper based in Moncton, NB, find him on Facebook and YouTube.Dave Brown hosts Now with Dave Brown on AMI TV, find content on YouTube and podcast platforms. Darryl Lenox is a comedy legend, visit www.DarrylLenox.comTheme song by Outtacontroller - BandCamp; @Outtacontroller on Instagram

Jennie invites Jen Fancy, beloved colleague and world traveller, to recap their most hilarious shared work experiences to date. Blind Pele strikes again, both Jens admit to confusing the world at large with what they can and cannot see, and Jen Fancy explains how she once became human origami in an airport. You'll notice a killer new theme song and not one mention of the holiday season. You're welcome. HIGHLIGHTSShow Open (00:00)Introducing Jen Fancy (1:01)Day Jobs & Baked-Goods Radar (2:44)“Faking It” (6:24)Blind Pele & the Wet Floor Sign (7:41)Travel “Assistance” (11:08)Orientation, Mobility & Mentoring in Moncton (13:02)Fireplace = Hot (16:47)Human Origami at the Tokyo Airport (20:49)Lifelong Learning (26:09)The Sordid Sounds of Sex Educations (27:50)The Unfollowable Jen Fancy (30:54)Show Close (34:03)Guest bio:Jen Fancy is a Mentor for children & youth who are blind or visually impaired and their families. She loves outdoor activities, traveling, and her pets.Guest Description:Jen sits in a naturally lit room, in front of a shelf filled with toys and games including a yellow duck wearing glasses and Disney figures. She has brown hair past her shoulders and wears a coral v-neck shirt. About Low Vision Moments:Part story time, part comedy, part awareness driven, Jennie Bovard presents funny experiences that happen when you are blind or partially sighted.Jennie Bovard is a running, beer-drinking, thirtysomething with albinism. She loves trying all the things, making people laugh, and volunteering to create accessible sport and recreation opportunities in her community. Jennie, who has lived with partial sight all her life, has a diploma in film and TV production. Jennie lives in Halifax.About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Recording artist J. Dollaz AKA Jahron Black joins Jennie from Brooklyn, NY. They fess up to messing up the things they've done a million times before, like rapping and podcasting. They also bounce brutal goalball stories off of one another, and examine whether there could be a temporary edible cure for blindness. Guest Bio:J.Dollaz AKA Jahron Black is a recording artist, goalball athlete, and dedicated community leader from Brooklyn, New York.Featured Song:  J.Dollaz "Therapy" (unreleased)Guest Description:Jahron is a Black man, with dark facial hair and tied back locks. He wears headphones and sits on a brown leather couch against a light blue wall. His shirt reads “Later turns into never”.Highlights:Show Open (00:26)About Jahron Black (01:49)Making Music (04:11)Effing Up in the Podcast Studio (05:07)Going Sideways in the Studio (09:54)Can Edibles Cure Blindness? (13:42)Tripping, Literally (15:11)About Goalball (18:01)Goalball Injuries (20:13)Blood on the Goalball Court (22:28)New York Association of Blind Athletes (26:59)Goalball Family (29:18)Follow J. Dollaz Online (31:34)Show Close (33:59)Links:J. Dollaz:  YouTube,  Facebook, InstagramMore from J.DollazDarryl Lenox, Comedian - www.DarrylLenox.com

SUMMARY:  Brenda Anderson is a grandmother so wise and popular she doesn't drive but does need a nine-car driveway. Brenda and Jennie discuss aging like a fine cheese, scratch & sniff money, and how they learned about nose hair & crow's feet.   Episode Highlights:Introduction (0:00)Introduction of Brenda Anderson (1:27)What do you want people to know about you? (1:38)Jennie and Brenda discuss aging (4:06)Jennie shares a story about how she realized she had nose hair that other people could see. (6:16)Brenda shares a story about realizing what crow's feet are. (8:08)Who do you ask about these changes as you age? (9:47)The gym is Brenda's happy place and a second family. (10:44)Jennie and Brenda discuss sweating at the gym. (12:13)What life experiences have brought you to a place of wisdom? (16:01)Brenda shares how she drove a jet ski. (20:19)Jennie and Brenda share their love for shovelling snow. (20:51)Jennie and Brenda discuss shopping as visually impaired people. (24:42)There should be accessibility training for people who work in retail, customer service, etc. (26:54)Conclusion (29:33)    EPISODE NOTES:Guest Bio: Brenda Anderson is an active grandmother living her best life in Nova Scotia. She loves to dance, hit the gym, and spread good vibes wherever she goes.   DESCRIPTIVE TRANSCRIPTGuest description: Brenda has strawberry blonde hair tied back with bangs framing her face. She has blue eyes, fair skin, and wears a bright yellow v-neck sleeveless top. Brenda's seated on the floor, with a rocking chair, floral armchair, and bookshelf with CDs in the frame.   UPDATED - Host Description:  Jennie is a woman with shoulder-length white-blonde hair and strong glasses with purple rims. She has very pale skin and wears light makeup. Her facial expressions are animated, and she often speaks with her hands. She wears a small pink stud nose jewelry. The background includes two large bookcases full of a variety of books, DVDs, toys, and nicknacks.         

In this episode of 'Low Vision Moments' Jenny Bovard talks with guest, Ramya Amuthan about their most embarrassing food-related incidents: from tomato sauce-stained glasses to sitting on dips, cakes & a nice crab curry at a formal Sri Lankan family gathering, be careful where you place your meal because there just might be a blind or partially-sighted person nearby about to sit down. Host / Backdrop Description:Host: Jennie is a woman with shoulder-length white-blonde hair, strong glasses with purple rims. Her facial expressions are animated and she often speaks with her hands. The background includes two large bookcases, full of a variety of books, DVDs, toys, and nicknacks.  Ramya Amuthan co-hosts AMI's Kelly & Ramya and the podcast AMI Audio Book Review. She's a voice actor and an engaging storyteller based in Toronto. Kelly & Ramya: Airs weekdays at 2 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv & AMI-audio featuring interviews and discussions about arts, entertainment and the lifestyle issues that matter to you.Episode HighlightsShow Open (0:00)Introducing Ramya Amuthan (01:27)The Joys and Dangers of Korean BBQ (02:03)All About Ramya (02:40)Jennie's Rosé-Coloured Glasses (03:59)Not-So-Sweet 16: Ramya's Worst Place to put a Birthday Cake (07:50)“Don't Sit in the Dip, Yvon!” (12:34)Crab Curry Catastrophe in Sri Lanka (14:28)The Awkward Aftermath (17:36)When Jennie Met Ramya: “the Post-Goalball Sweaty Hug” (18:08)Flippin' Mango: The Ottawa Wal-Mart Pineapple Incident (19:32)Ramya's Voice Acting Resume (26:15)Show Close (27:19)Links:About The Vale on Falling SquirrelThe Vale on AMI This Week ShortcutThe White Tiger on NetflixAbout GoalballAbout Low Vision Moments: Part story time, part comedy, part awareness driven, Jennie Bovard presents funny experiences that happen when you are blind or partially sighted.Jennie Bovard is a running, beer-drinking, thirtysomething with albinism. She loves trying all the things, making people laugh, and volunteering to create accessible sport and recreation opportunities in her community. Jennie, who has lived with partial sight all her life, has a diploma in film and TV production. Jennie lives in Halifax.About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca

Ben Akuoko, co-host of the CNIB podcast The Lens: Living Diverse, joins Jennie for side-splitting, face-flushing incidents that have big embarrassment potential, but not for Ben and Jennie.They relate on restroom signage incidents (nothing graphic), Ben snubs the Dean at graduation, and they discuss the spectator sport of locating doors in unfamiliar environments. CNIB - The Lens: Living Diverse Hosted by Ben Akuoko and Neisha Mitchell. The podcast features a variety of guests and explores intersecting identities. Hear new perspectives and candid conversations about diversity and inclusion. AMI Audio Book Review - hosted by Ramya Amuthan Kelly & Ramya - Weekdays at 2 p.m. Eastern for interviews and discussions about arts, entertainment and the lifestyle issues that matter to you.

Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez, hosts of the Rare with Flair podcast, drop by for a crossover episode! From the hospital's GI ward to airport security, these stories are entirely TMI and that's how we like it. We also learn about Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, a rare form of albinism, and you won't believe what Casey needs to keep on ice.

What have Jennie and her sighted other half, Yves, been up to since he was last on the podcast? Get caught up on memorable and touching moments and Yves' best joke of the year. Also, hear about a fiery depth perception fail, white cane firsts, and why consistency in communication is so important to a successful relationship. Yves previously appeared on Episode 21, "Love is Still Legally Blind," and Episode 9, "Love is Legally Blind."

Blind Swag is a higher state of being, and rapper MDB (a.k.a. Mike Dow) offers an in-depth lesson with a side of laughs. Accidental snuggles and near-face-plants can't shake Jennie or Mike's confidence in this stage of life.

AMI TV host Dave Brown and Jennie ponder “What is the Albino Mafia?”. People with albinism are rare and elusive, but are they really an organization of snipers? No, but when Dave gets separated from his group at a music festival - he handles it like an absolute boss.

Darryl Lenox, prolific comedian and part-time philosopher, joins Jennie to talk shop and the power of satire. Mixing blindness and visual impairment with entertainment can mean literally missing the mark or causing sticky messes on set, but that doesn't mean the show's over.

Returning guest and friend, Jennifer MacNeil Noble, returns to the podcast to discuss the highs & lows of 2022. What did we step in, what did we sit in, and who did we mistake for a guide dog? That's all in this episode and then some.

Tara Niekamp, a mom and advocate in Nova Scotia, joins Jennie to wrap up the final Low Vision Moments of Christmas with (more) awkward gift-giving, abandoned ornaments, turkey trouble, and other seasonal silliness.

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table {mso-displayed-decimal-separator:"."; mso-displayed-thousand-separator:",";} tr {mso-height-source:auto;} col {mso-width-source:auto;} td {padding-top:1px; padding-right:1px; padding-left:1px; mso-ignore:padding; color:black; font-size:11.0pt; font-weight:400; font-style:normal; text-decoration:none; font-family:Corbel, sans-serif; mso-font-charset:0; text-align:general; vertical-align:bottom; border:none; white-space:nowrap; mso-rotate:0;} .xl20 {white-space:normal;} John, Jennie's goalball buddy, makes himself at home as they discuss whether a broken glass is still half full, shovelling under the influence, disappearing dryer balls and plenty more.

Streamer, and advocate, Dani stops by to talk to newb Jennie about all things gaming. From confessing to driving friends off of cliffs and accidentally pissing off family member, to elves doing backflips out of windows, there are plenty gaming shenanigans to talk about. Low Vision Moments is now available with video on YouTube!

Powerlifter, and newbie stand-up comic, Chad Sinclair does the heavy lifting for Jennie in this chat about training, competition and the lighter side of life with visual impairment.

A year after his first guest appearance, Jennie's husband, Yves, returns to review the best and worst moments of their last 12 months.

Jennie and longtime friend Stephanie get caught up on each other's best and worst wardrobe malfunctions. From talking to a pair of tights to mismatched sneakers, come laugh your way down the catwalk with them.

Nicknames can be fun, but name-calling is often downright mean. Joshua Cintrón, a photographer out of Brooklyn, N.Y., goes head to head with Jennie to compare the best, worst, and ugliest things they've been called just for lacking pigment.

From policing pups who eat everything (like rocks) to searching for ghost poops, Jennie and guest Iris get down to business discussing becoming dog parents with low vision.

Globetrotter Jonathon Taylor meets up with host Jennie to dissect some of their worst planned decisions and most dangerous predicaments.

Hang out with Jennie and her sister, Lisa, as they compare notes on some of the host's earliest low vision moments and recap recent sisterly shenanigans. Chuckle at bruised knuckles, expired iced tea and learning (not) to drive.

Human resources professional Tina Sarkar-Thompson drops by to discuss the lighter side of work. From inadvertently disclosing your disability, to losing a loogie on the job, these experiences are unique, yet relatable.

In this non-holiday episode, comedian J.R. Bjornson and Jennie go tit for tat, blowing each other's minds. From e-scooters to (not) stumbling upon cash, there's rarely a dull moment when you're blind or visually impaired. Learn more about J.R. on his website: www.blindguycomedy.com

Jennie is joined by guest Kim Lake for an education in Charles Bonnet syndrome. They compare notes on seeing things that aren't really there, from Superman to dead people, and the resulting precarious situations.

Come away with Jennie and fellow Nova Scotian Jill as they chat about their most memorable travel mishaps, from hotel room roulette, setting off a security alarm in a foreign country, and much more.

On this episode, Jennie speaks with Stephen Ricci, the National Portfolio Manager for Accessibility Solutions at the CNIB. Aside from being a colleague of Jennie's, Stephen also lives with Albinism. Together they will share stories of being embarrassed, whether getting into a complete stranger's car or walking into a crowded bathroom of the opposite gender. Plenty of Low Vision Moments in this one

Lace up your hiking boots and get ready for one hell of an adventure! Accomplished thru-hiker Trevor Thomas, who has trekked over 32,000 km of America's most rugged trails, joins Jennie to explore funny moments from the backcountry, the lake and the local public park.

Jennie's husband, Yves, stops by to chat about some of their most memorable and romantic Low Vision Moments together.

YouTuber and advocate Ashley Nemeth joins Jennie to open up about the most outlandish and invasive questions they've been asked by strangers. Do you dye your...? Should you...? What are your...? How do you...? Follow Ashley on Instagram: @blindmovingon and on YouTube: Blind Moving On

Open wide for stories of potluck disasters, setting off smoke alarms in someone else's kitchen, and cooking lessons learned the hard way. This episode includes some of Jennie's favourite things: food, laughs and catching up with easy-going - yet highly motivated - good friend Dave Carragher of Blind Man Cooking.

Musician and social worker Chantal Barrette joins Jennie to talk punching plexiglass, asking for beer menu recitals, and other ways to confuse or worry the sighted world around them. Enjoy Chantal's EP, "Miners," wherever you stream music.

Jennie and colleague Liam exchange stories about narrowly escaping danger and disaster. They look back and laugh about close calls that were scary or embarrassing at the time, including wild animals, airports and the Pacific Ocean!

Jennie connects with actor, writer and comedian Dennis Hurley to delve into the trials, lessons and amusement growing up with albinism and partial sight. Follow Dennis Hurley on Instagram @itsdendo or at www.dennis-hurley.com.

Jennie and long-time friend Jen MacNeil-Noble, discuss some of the perks of blindness, partial sight, and albinism. Silver linings include saving money and the environment while working on a great butt, and fun with prosthetic eyes!

Haligonian Jeff Overmars joins Jenny to discuss moments where, because of your blindness, you just can't perform all of the social norms that are expected of you.   Sorry I missed your handshake, but I CAN'T SEE IT!Follow Jennie Bovard on Twitter @uberblonde4

In the first episode of Low Vision Moments, host Jennie and guest Jennifer Renée exchange hilarious stories about getting “recognized” in public. More accurately, they discuss being mistaken for other persons with albinism. I don't even know who that is! Why won't you believe me?! Jennifer Renée is the first albino beauty influencer. Find her on Instagram @ivoreebeauty or visit her website, ivoreebeauty.com. She hails from New York City.

Jennie Bovard hosts the monthly podcast Low Vision Moments. Part story time, part comedy, part awareness driven, Low Vision Moments present those funny, potentially embarrassing experiences that happen in everyday life when you are blind or partially sighted … like physical distancing with a post because Jennie thought it was a person.