DSO unveils accessibility, disability e-learning series
Playback – The Accessibility & Disability E-Learning Series aims to increase recognition of the barriers impacting people with disabilities in the Canadian screen industry.
CBC announces third round of AccessCBC program for creators with a disability, in collaboration with the Disability Screen Office
BC – For the third edition, AccessCBC adds a new podcast stream alongside returning scripted, unscripted and kids program areas.
Festival Inside Out à Toronto : Un panel sur l’accessibilité à l’écran
Radio-Canada – Dans la mosaïque: Interview with Alethea Bakogeorge, DSO’s Director of Programs and Development.
DSO hires new program manager
Playback – Montreal-based Deydra Baptiste will be responsible for the ongoing implementation of the office’s programs, such as its upcoming Industry Resource Hub.
Increased accessibility a long-term goal for Disability Screen Office
The Wire Report – Winnie Luk has spent her whole career getting ready for her current role. As the first executive director of the Disability Screen Office, she lobbies to find more opportunities for disabled creatives in the film and broadcasting industries.
[SURVEY] Disability Screen Office: Canada’s Screen Industry Survey on Disability
DigiBC – Your voice matters! Take part today and help shape a more accessible film and TV industry in Canada. The survey is open until June 30, 2025.
DSO launches first screen industry disability survey
Playback – The survey is just one of several initiatives as part of the Disability Screen Office’s three-year initiative to grow accessibility in the Canadian film and television industry.
The DSO launches first-ever survey on disability in the Canadian screen industry (in French)
Qui fait Quoi – The DSO launches the first-ever multi-year study on the participation of people with disabilities in the Canadian screen industry and the barriers they face in the workplace, thanks to support from Accessibility Standards Canada (Advancing Accessibility Standards Research) and the Canada Media Fund (Supporting Industry Development).
DSO launches first-ever survey on disability in the Canadian screen industry
Cartt.ca – The Disability Screen Office (DSO) announced Wednesday it is leading Canada’s first-ever multi-year study on the participation of people with disabilities in the Canadian film and TV industry and the barriers they face in the labour market.
Creators Share Their Hopes for 2025
Playback – To celebrate the holiday season, Now & Next recently asked creators to reveal their favourite holiday films and viewing traditions.