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  • The All Access Comedy Show

    The All Access Comedy Show

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Hosted by D.J. Demers, this one-hour special features stand-up comedy from Joze Piranian, Michael McCreary, Dan Barra-Berger and Tina Friml, who are all members of the disability community.

  • Happy Unbirthday Party

    Happy Unbirthday Party

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Many kids and adults in the disability community have never been invited to a birthday party. Learn more about Friends 4 Kindness, a non-profit that hosts an Unbirthday party to celebrate everyone.

  • A Taste of the Prairies

    A Taste of the Prairies

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    City girl, and partially sighted chef, Mary Mammoliti visits the Prairies to truly experience the farm to table movement. Mary then brings a taste of the region, and some unique ingredients, back into her own kitchen for some inspired recipes.

  • Behind the Lens

    Behind the Lens

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Behind the Lens takes an intimate look at Angela Waldick, a photographer who overcame setbacks - including legal blindness - to land her dream job.

  • The Invincible James Lee

    The Invincible James Lee

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    James Lee is a husband, father, avid athlete, and is about to become a double amputee. Follow James on his journey, from early doctor’s appointments to the surgery room and eventual recovery.

  • The Other Ordinary

    The Other Ordinary

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    The Other Ordinary spotlights eight Canadians, and their director, who are the only professional, travelling theatre group made up of people of all abilities.

  • Road to Inclusion

    Road to Inclusion

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Host Grant Hardy consults with members from the disability community, as well as city planning and urban design experts, to explore the challenges cities face in meeting the diverse needs of the community.

  • Real Stories with Laura Bain

    Real Stories with Laura Bain

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Real Stories introduces viewers to everyday role models across the Canadian disability community. Laura Bain goes beyond disability stereotypes to spotlight compelling individuals leading full, engaged lives.

  • Sound Insight

    Sound Insight

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Sound Insight explores the impact sound has on the lives of people with disabilities. Host Alex Smyth, alongside Mark Zillman and Daniel Kish, describe the different ways hearing has shaped their lives.

  • The Achieveables

    The Achieveables

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    A group of adventurers with disabilities spend three challenging days on the Kootenay River, known for its wild rapids, moody weather and stunning scenery. The Achievables is a story of tenacity, community, pain and triumph in the face of obstacles.

  • Across the Line

    Across the Line

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Across The Line follows the Canadian Wheelchair Rugby team as they compete to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.

  • Echoed Words

    Echoed Words

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Poised to graduate from high school and embark on a career, Jayan Juneja’s stuttering has affected his decisions for most of his life. Will attending a speech therapy clinic program help him choose the future he wants?

  • Losing Yourself

    Losing Yourself

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Losing Yourself follows Katrina O’Neil’s battle with memory loss. At 29, Katrina suffered a cardiac arrest, which put her in a coma. When Katrina woke up, she thought she was 15, and had lost all memory of her children and her adult life.

  • Everyone Belongs in Nature

    Everyone Belongs in Nature

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Everyone Belongs in Nature takes a look at the creation of Power To Be’s new world-leading accessible facility through the perspective of Marnie and Adam, two of its participants.

  • Aging in Place

    Aging in Place

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Aging in Place examines the challenges seniors face and the path they follow to live comfortably and happily in their own homes.

  • Mother Tongue

    Mother Tongue

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    She's the child of a mother who is Deaf. He is mixed race. Together they are HALF/ASIAN and Amy the CODA, a synth pop duo turning the spotlight on Deaf culture in the music industry. Join them on tour and discover how Amy's experiences became the driving force behind the band.

  • Ripples: CNIB Lake Joe

    Ripples: CNIB Lake Joe

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    What started out as a chance for a small group of campers in the 1950s has come to be a rite of passage for thousands. Capture the essence of CNIB Lake Joe, where the lessons and laughter is carried in the hearts and memories long after camp has ended.

  • Think Possible

    Think Possible

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Living with a disability can create barriers in day-to-day life. Unfortunately, many are created by well-meaning people who don’t fully understand what it means to live with a disability. Manitoba Possible works to bring down these barriers.

  • Site Unseen

    Site Unseen

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Eager to own their first house, Beth and Cody bought one sight unseen and were faced with a harsh reality once they stepped inside. Follow along as the two turn an unlivable house into the accessible home of their dreams.

  • The Alternate Route

    The Alternate Route

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Join Curtis Ruttle—a 15-year-old skateboarding addict who is partially sighted—as he, his family and friends create Calgary’s first-ever fully accessible skatepark.

  • DarkVision

    DarkVision

    Duration: minutes and seconds

    Dungeons & Dragons is a truly accessible game. Learn more about this real-time role-playing game and the people that play it.