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DSO Executive Director Winnie Luk joins CBC’s The Signal to share more about the DSO’s mission, the momentum behind our work, and how we’re supporting disabled creatives across the country through our programs and partnerships.

Dive into the world of disability representation in Canadian film as Rob, Ryan and Steve sit down with Alethea Bakogeorge, Director of Programs & Development from the Disability Screen Office (DSO).

The Canadian Press – The Disability Screen Office and the National Screen Institute are launching a program in which professionals will work with film and TV productions to ensure accessibility on set.

Playback – The Accessibility & Disability E-Learning Series aims to increase recognition of the barriers impacting people with disabilities in the Canadian screen industry.

BC – For the third edition, AccessCBC adds a new podcast stream alongside returning scripted, unscripted and kids program areas.

Radio-Canada – Dans la mosaïque: Interview with Alethea Bakogeorge, DSO’s Director of Programs and Development.

Playback – Montreal-based Deydra Baptiste will be responsible for the ongoing implementation of the office’s programs, such as its upcoming Industry Resource Hub.

The Wire Report – Winnie Luk has spent her whole career getting ready for her current role. As the first executive director of the Disability Screen Office, she lobbies to find more opportunities for disabled creatives in the film and broadcasting industries.

DigiBC – Your voice matters! Take part today and help shape a more accessible film and TV industry in Canada. The survey is open until June 30, 2025.

Playback – The survey is just one of several initiatives as part of the Disability Screen Office’s three-year initiative to grow accessibility in the Canadian film and television industry.

Qui fait Quoi – The DSO launches the first-ever multi-year study on the participation of people with disabilities in the Canadian screen industry and the barriers they face in the workplace, thanks to support from Accessibility Standards Canada (Advancing Accessibility Standards Research) and the Canada Media Fund (Supporting Industry Development).

Cartt.ca – The Disability Screen Office (DSO) announced Wednesday it is leading Canada’s first-ever multi-year study on the participation of people with disabilities in the Canadian film and TV industry and the barriers they face in the labour market.

Playback – To celebrate the holiday season, Now & Next recently asked creators to reveal their favourite holiday films and viewing traditions.

Playback – The online program, presented by the National Screen Institute and national not-for-profit organizations Women in View and the Disability Screen Office, is designed as a space for disabled Canadian producers marginalized by gender.

IATSE 891 – October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month — an opportunity to champion inclusion and accessibility in the workplace for people living with disabilities. In this Spotlight, 891 Costume member Allisa Swanson and Executive Director of the DSO Winnie Luk share their experiences working with disability.

Playback – Bakogeorge will support the various programs underway at the Disability Screen Office.

Women in View – Developed with Disabled filmmakers Ophira Calof and Michelle Asgarali, the lab is designed for Disabled producers across Canada aged 18 or older who are marginalized by gender, including transgender women, cisgender women, transgender men, non-binary people and many other gender identities.

Playback – CBC is collaborating with the Disability Screen Office (DSO) for its national program for Deaf and disabled creators, which has expanded in its second year with a new kids stream.ntities.

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).