Radio / Television News

New AMI series sheds light on blindness

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TORONTO – Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is creating a new original series that centres on the day-to-day tribulations and triumphs, complete with a comedic twist, of a person living with blindness.

The new 13-episode program, entitled Blind Sighted, focuses on AMI reporter Kelly MacDonald and life from his unique point-of-view. Born with Leber Congenital Amaurosis, MacDonald’s vision has steadily declined over the last few years and he sees only shadows now.  Never one to let his disability get in the way and always up for a challenge, he confronts a number of tasks often reserved for the sighted community, including indoor skydiving (pictured), driving through a mud bog and learning to surf. The journalist in MacDonald is also revealed through his interviews high profile Canadian personalities like actor Eric Peterson and retired astronaut Chris Hadfield.  

"Kelly exemplifies what it means to live life to the fullest in this newest AMI original series," said AMI-tv director of programming Brian Perdue, in the news release.  "Blind Sighted truly demonstrates that anything is possible with perseverance and the right attitude, not to mention a sense of humour. Kelly tackles challenges that many of us wouldn't even attempt – sight or no sight! We're pleased to have this entertaining and enlightening show airing on AMI-tv."

Blind Sighted premieres March 19 at 5:30 and 9:30 PM on AMI-tv.

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