DSO in the News

Akimbo – “The Disability Screen Office is a relatively new organization that was incubated via Accessible Media, Inc. and became autonomous in September 2022. I was brought on as the Executive Director in June of 2023.”

Canada Media Fund – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and the Disability Screen Office (DSO) today announced a two-pronged partnership to increase disability representation and inclusion in the Canadian screen industry.

Canada Media Fund – The DSO, led by inaugural executive director Winnie Luk, took to the stage during TIFF 2023 to host the industry panel Breaking Barriers, Shattering Ceilings: Advancing Accessibility and Inclusion for People with Disabilities in the Screen Industry.

Playback – The Path Forward: The Disability Screen Office, Reelworld Screen Institute and IATSE were among the intervenors at Monday’s CRTC hearings.

Playback – The disability advocate, 2SLGBTQI+ activist and film industry leader will assume the role at the DSO on June 6 and represent the national, not-for-profit organization at the Banff World Media Festival from June 11 to 14, according to a news release.

Playback – Accessible Media Inc. (AMI), in partnership with the Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada, has unveiled the founding board members of the Disability Screen Office (DSO).

Playback – Both the Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada have provided initial funding to support startup costs, new programs and the creation of a best practices guideline for disability engagement.

AMI – AMI, in partnership with the Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Telefilm Canada, is excited to announce the launch of the Disability Screen Office (DSO).