Accessible Media Inc.
Canada
Accessible Media Inc. operates as a television service in Canada, focusing on content designed for audiences with visual or hearing impairments. The channel provides described video for the blind or partially sighted, as well as closed captioning and American Sign Language interpretation for deaf or hard-of-hearing viewers. Programming includes news, documentaries, and lifestyle segments, all produced with accessibility features integrated directly into the broadcast. The service is available through cable and satellite providers across the country, with some content also streamed online. The channel’s schedule is published in standard TV guides and on its website.
Schedule
00:00 - 00:30
Four Senses
Maggie Mckeown - Fresh
Series, Cooking
Chefs and guest chef Romel Griarte prepare paella, an arugula and Asian pear salad and grilled chicken breast.
00:30 - 01:00
Our Community
Limitless Beauty
Series, Community
A fashion show coinciding with Vancouver Fashion Week.
01:00 - 01:30
We Were Broncos
Moving Beyond Tragedy
Series, Documentary
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki tries to narrow down which parasport will give him his best chance at making Team Canada for the Paralympics.
01:30 - 02:00
All In
Hockey
Series, Educational
Tyler returns to hockey in Richmond, B.C., to train with Ashton Bell, captain of the PWHL Goldeneyes, discovering the challenge of standing hockey as a double amputee.
02:00 - 02:30
Adaptable Animals
These Paws are Made for Walking
Series, Animals
After being hit by a truck, an Australian Shepherd comes to a crossroads about if he can walk with a brace on all fours again or have to have an amputation.
02:30 - 03:00
IGotThis
Brady & Sheri
Series, Documentary
People who have discovered ways to cope with a physical disability or mental health challenges share their stories.
03:00 - 04:00
Employable Me
Wendy & Nicholas
Series, Documentary
Wendy is on the Autism spectrum and is looking to turn her passion for dogs into her first ever job; Nicholas, who is gay and has Down syndrome, hopes his love of fashion can land him a position in the retail world.
04:00 - 04:30
Don't Take My Sparkle
The First Step
Series
04:30 - 05:00
Seven Feet Over
Day to Day
Series, Documentary
Vincent plans on creating a youth hostel in the basement of the church; meanwhile, David wants more space for his store, Pascal prepares his basketball camps and Martin is a security guard by day, an actor by night.
05:00 - 05:30
Adapting
Pilot
Series, Drama
After the death of their mother, 16-year-old twins Lennon and Lola Anderson are uprooted with their father to Halfway Bay. Smart, funny and independent, Lennon, who has cerebral palsy, is determined not to become "the disabled new girl.".
05:30 - 06:00
Pretty Blind
Basket Case
Series
All Jennie Bonang wants at the moment is a decent new roommate, a hand-basket at the grocery store and for her social media seminar at work to go well; is that too much to ask? Spoiler alert: yes.
06:00 - 07:00
Employable Me
Wendy & Nicholas
Series, Documentary
Wendy is on the Autism spectrum and is looking to turn her passion for dogs into her first ever job; Nicholas, who is gay and has Down syndrome, hopes his love of fashion can land him a position in the retail world.
07:00 - 07:30
Don't Take My Sparkle
The First Step
Series
07:30 - 08:00
Seven Feet Over
Day to Day
Series, Documentary
Vincent plans on creating a youth hostel in the basement of the church; meanwhile, David wants more space for his store, Pascal prepares his basketball camps and Martin is a security guard by day, an actor by night.
08:00 - 09:00
Underdog Inc
Snowbound and Down
Series, Entertainment
A simple scrapyard trip becomes a winter nightmare as Dale and Gripp battle snow, ruts, and wrecked gear on a remote mountain road.
09:00 - 09:30
Fashion Dis
Melissa
Series, Fashion
Melissa is a vibrant, young woman who's just finished college and started her career but since graduation, her body and style have changed.
09:30 - 10:00
Womb Envy
Bea Arthur
Series, Comedy
Max pretends to be straight when the religious mother of his pregnant best friend, Maggie visits.
10:00 - 10:30
Four Senses
Maggie Mckeown - Fresh
Series, Cooking
Chefs and guest chef Romel Griarte prepare paella, an arugula and Asian pear salad and grilled chicken breast.
10:30 - 11:00
Our Community
Limitless Beauty
Series, Community
A fashion show coinciding with Vancouver Fashion Week.
11:00 - 11:30
Game Changers
Sami Jo Small
Series, Documentary
Dave meets Olympic gold medalist Sami Jo Small at her all-girls hockey camp; Sami shares highlights from her career as Team Canada's goaltender while Dave suits up to learn what it really takes to protect the net.
11:30 - 12:00
Game Changers
Lucy Wild
Series, Documentary
Dave Brown hits the slopes with technical sportswear designer Lucy Wild to talk innovation, inclusion and high-performance gear. From Paralympic design to skiing in Whistler, this episode is all about pushing limits in style.
12:00 - 12:30
Four Senses
John Cirillo - Breakfast
Series, Cooking
Preparing yogurt-creamed oats with fruit, a frittata and a tortilla with guest chef John Cirillo.
12:30 - 13:00
Our Community
Elder Dog
Series, Community
A charity that assists and supports adults in the care and well-being of their canine companions.
13:00 - 13:08
How We Do It
Speak Up!
Series, Entertainment
When Carly finds out that a new playground in the community won't have accessible ramps, she feels disappointed until she decides to speak up!
13:08 - 13:16
How We Do It
The Park
Series, Entertainment
It's opening day for a new accessible playground, but Howie isn't very excited, that is until he learns that parks are for everyone!
13:16 - 13:30
How We Do It
Making Friends
Series, Entertainment
After meeting someone new at the park, Isaac overcomes his shyness and realizes that friends can be different and still have fun together.
13:30 - 14:00
IGotThis
Brady & Sheri
Series, Documentary
People who have discovered ways to cope with a physical disability or mental health challenges share their stories.
14:00 - 15:00
Postcards from Okanagan
Special, Documentary
Marco Pasqua joins AMI Vancouver's Grant Hardy as they travel through B.C.'s beautiful Okanagan Valley; they learn about its history and culture, enjoying local food and drinks and making friends along the way.
15:00 - 15:30
Don't Take My Sparkle
The First Step
Series
15:30 - 16:00
Adaptable Animals
These Paws are Made for Walking
Series, Animals
After being hit by a truck, an Australian Shepherd comes to a crossroads about if he can walk with a brace on all fours again or have to have an amputation.
16:00 - 17:00
Underdog Inc
Snowbound and Down
Series, Entertainment
A simple scrapyard trip becomes a winter nightmare as Dale and Gripp battle snow, ruts, and wrecked gear on a remote mountain road.
17:00 - 17:30
Postcards From Yellowknife
Special, Community
Big adventure awaits in Yellowknife, home to the elusive Northern Lights; host Therese Estacion learns the ways of the north from locals dog sledding, ice fishing and keeping warm in sub-zero temperatures.
17:30 - 18:00
Our Community
The Bucket Brigade
Series, Community
The Bucket Brigade follows the employees of Just Good Compost, a grassroots company based in Almonte, Ontario, that takes food waste and turns it back into compost soil while redefining what inclusive employment looks like.
18:00 - 18:30
Four Senses
John Cirillo - Breakfast
Series, Cooking
Preparing yogurt-creamed oats with fruit, a frittata and a tortilla with guest chef John Cirillo.
18:30 - 19:00
Our Community
Elder Dog
Series, Community
A charity that assists and supports adults in the care and well-being of their canine companions.
19:00 - 19:30
Dish With Mary
Chef Paul Shufelt
Series, Cooking
Edmonton chef Paul Shufelt guides host Mary Mammoliti through the preparation of one of his favourite dishes: chicken risotto.
19:30 - 20:00
Dish With Mary
Giselle Courteau
Series, Cooking
Giselle Courteau, home baker and co-owner of Edmonton's hugely popular Duchess Bake Shop, Duchess Atelier and Café Linnea, walks Mary through her recipe for a Financier carrot cake.
20:00 - 20:30
Pretty Blind
Basket Case
Series
All Jennie Bonang wants at the moment is a decent new roommate, a hand-basket at the grocery store and for her social media seminar at work to go well; is that too much to ask? Spoiler alert: yes.
20:30 - 21:00
Eyes for the Job
Backyard Oven with Jennifer and Scott
Series, Home improvement
Chris Judge and his team spearhead a backyard transformation for Jennifer and Scott, including a cob oven perfect for pizza, bread-making, and all sorts of possibilities to feed the community's body and soul.
21:00 - 22:00
Chasing the Spotlight
Special, Documentary
Meeting three professional performers of differing abilities, who describe the hard work and barriers they break down to express themselves through art.
22:00 - 22:30
Fashion Dis
Melissa
Series, Fashion
Melissa is a vibrant, young woman who's just finished college and started her career but since graduation, her body and style have changed.
22:30 - 23:00
IGotThis
Ilaria & Julie
Series, Documentary
People who have discovered ways to cope with a physical disability or mental health challenges share their stories.
23:00 - 23:30
Game Changers
Sami Jo Small
Series, Documentary
Dave meets Olympic gold medalist Sami Jo Small at her all-girls hockey camp; Sami shares highlights from her career as Team Canada's goaltender while Dave suits up to learn what it really takes to protect the net.
23:30 - 00:00
Game Changers
Lucy Wild
Series, Documentary
Dave Brown hits the slopes with technical sportswear designer Lucy Wild to talk innovation, inclusion and high-performance gear. From Paralympic design to skiing in Whistler, this episode is all about pushing limits in style.