The Accessible Channel promotes media access for all Canadians

TORONTO - In recognition of National Access Awareness Week running May 31 through June 6, The Accessible Channel (TACtv) is promoting media access for the more than 6.6 million Canadians who are blind, vision-impaired, deaf or hard of hearing. The Accessible Channel, which has been on the air for almost six months, is a must carry for all BDUs as part of their basic digital service. Viewers who cannot see the television screen do not require additional equipment in order to access TACtv. In partnership with content distributors such as CBS International, CBC, CTS, Rogers-Citytv, CTV, Canwest, Movieola, and “sister...