Knowledge Network Accessibility Pilot
Knowledge Network, BC's public broadcaster, is starting the process of improving our streaming service's digital accessibility so that more British Columbians and Canadians alike can enjoy our trusted stories.
We've developed this pilot project to learn more about digital accessibility for video content platforms. We welcome you to explore this page and its video content and invite you to share your experience with it by using our Accessibility Pilot Project Feedback Form.
We are grateful for your time to help us improve our service.
Please note the video content on this pilot project is available in Canada for free and may include accessibility features such as captioning and described video. Some of the programs contain mature subject matter and coarse language. Viewer discretion is advised.
Available Programs
John & Joe Bishop: Life After Deaf
60-minute documentary film
When comedian John Bishop’s son develops progressive hearing loss, the comedian sets a goal to deliver an entirely signed stand-up comedy routine.
Play NowJohn & Joe Bishop: Life After Deaf - Stand-Up Special
30-minute comedic stand up special
In support of his son, who has progressive hearing loss, comedian John Bishop delivers a signed stand-up comedy routine to a deaf audience.
Play NowThe Adaptive Athlete
13-minute documentary film
Paralyzed from the waist down, athlete Leo Sammarelli attempts to become the first person to climb Vancouver's gruelling Grouse Grind on his hands.
Play NowEllie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism?
60-minute documentary film
British Paralympian Ellie Simmonds investigates a controversial drug that could bring an end to dwarfism, while asking wider questions about the relationship between science, diversity and disability.
Play NowJaimen Hudson: From Sky to Sea
90-minute documentary film
Jaimen Hudson's breathtaking aerial whale and dolphin photos are viewed by millions online. Quadriplegic for 12 years, he takes on the biggest challenge of his life by attempting to scuba dive again.
Play NowBlind Love
55-minute documentary film
Diving into the dating game, single blind millennials are on a mission to be recognized for who they are and find true love. But is dating different when you're blind?
Play NowDrunk on Too Much Life
75-minute documentary film
Filmmaker Michelle Melles follows her daughter's journey from the confines of psych wards and diagnostic labels towards an expansive world of creativity, connection and greater meaning.
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