CBC Announce Third Round of AccessCBC Program for Creators with a Disability

CBC announced the third round of AccessCBC: A CBC Initiative for Creators with a Disability, a national program for Deaf and disabled creators that will provide training, mentorship and financing support through four programming streams - scripted comedy/drama, unscripted, kids and, new this year, podcasts. For the third iteration of AccessCBC, CBC is once again collaborating with the Disability Screen Office (DSO), a national not-for-profit organization that works with the Canadian screen industry to eliminate accessibility barriers and foster authentic and meaningful disability representation throughout the sector. Program guidelines are available now on the AccessCBC site and applications for the scripted, kids and podcast streams will be accepted now through Friday, June 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

“We remain committed to developing content featuring perspectives and experiences that reflect all Canadians, in formats all audiences can access,” said Sally Catto, General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports, CBC. “By continuing our collaboration with the Disability Screen Office, we are able to expand our support for emerging Deaf and disabled creators in an ongoing effort to remove barriers, ignite careers, and offer more inclusive, engaging, and authentic content across CBC platforms.”

“We are proud to once again partner with CBC on AccessCBC, a program that continues to open doors for Deaf and disabled creators across Canada,” said Winnie Luk, Executive Director, Disability Screen Office. “This third round not only builds on the momentum of the past two years, but also expands into new creative territory with the addition of a podcast stream, reflecting the diversity of voices and formats where disabled talent can thrive. At the DSO, we’re committed to creating meaningful pathways into the industry, and AccessCBC is a strong example of how collaboration can foster equity, opportunity, and authentic storytelling in the Canadian screen sector.”

Learn more:https://www.cbc.ca/businessandrights/production-information/accessible-production/accesscbc