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| name = The Accessible Channel (TAC) |
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| logofile = Tactv.svg |
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| logocaption = '''The Accessible Channel logo''' |
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| logosize = 200px |
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| launch = January 19, 2009 |
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| network = |
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| country = [[Canada]] |
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| broadcast area = National |
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| headquarters = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]] |
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| sister names = [[VoicePrint]] |
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| web = [http://www.theaccessiblechannel.com/ TAC] |
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| sat serv 1 = [[Bell TV]] |
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| sat chan 1 = Channel 48 |
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| sat serv 2 = [[Shaw Direct]] |
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| sat chan 2 = Channel 888 |
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| cable serv 1 = Available on most Canadian cable systems |
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| cable chan 1 = Check local listings, channels may vary |
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| iptv serv 1 = [[Bell Aliant TV]] |
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| iptv chan 1 = Channel 888 |
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| iptv serv 2 = [[Bell Fibe TV]] |
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| iptv chan 2 = Channel 48 |
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| iptv serv 3 = [[Manitoba Telecom Services|MTS]] |
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| iptv chan 3 = Channel 888 |
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| iptv serv 4 = [[Telus TV|Optik TV]] |
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| iptv chan 4 = Channel 55 |
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| iptv serv 5 = [[SaskTel]] |
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| iptv chan 5 = Channel 554 |
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'''The Accessible Channel''' (also known as '''TAC''' or '''TACtv''') is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[English language]] [[digital cable]] [[specialty channel]] owned by Accessible Media Inc. (AMI). TAC is a general entertainment television channel for those who are blind, visually and hearing-impaired with all programming broadcast in open format with [[audio description|described video]] and [[closed captioning]] enabled ability. |
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TAC is licensed by the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]] (CRTC) as a must-carry service on the basic tier of all digital cable, satellite television and [[IPTV]] providers. |
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==History== |
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On March 27, 2007, the CRTC held a public hearing to consider twelve applications for mandatory distribution on the basic tier of digital television providers. Among those twelve applicants, was the National Broadcast Reading Service (NBRS), now known as Accessible Media Inc. (AMI), and its application for The Accessible Channel. <ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2007/db2007-246.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-246]; CRTC; 2007-07-27</ref> |
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The NBRS proposed a 24-hour English language television service to be devoted to providing programming of interest to those who are blind and visually impaired by providing 100% of its programming in an open format with described video. On July 24 of that year, the CRTC approved four of the twelve applications, including NBRS' application for TAC. As a condition of licence, the CRTC stated that 90% of TAC's programming must be closed-captioned (CC), a condition common with other broadcasting licences granted by the CRTC. Although, before the TAC's launch, the NBRS announced it would exceed the 90% minimum set by the CRTC and provide 100% of its programming in CC, although not in an open format as with described-video. |
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The NBRS announced that December 3, 2008, would act as the channel's "soft launch". A gala was held with the objective to raise awareness of TAC's launch in January 2009. December 3 was the date chosen to coincide with the United Nations´ International Day of Disabled Persons.<ref>[http://www.broadcastermagazine.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=92934&issue=12012008 Accessible Channel Launches with "Open Format']; Broadcaster Magazine; 2008-12-01</ref> The channel subsequently launched on January 19, 2009. <ref>[http://www.theaccessiblechannel.com/faq.html#three TACtv frequently asked questions]; TACtv</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.theaccessiblechannel.com/ TAC] |
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[[Category:Canadian digital cable television networks]] |
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[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 2009]] |
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[[Category:Disability media]] |
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Revision as of 17:40, 18 July 2011
| Country | Canada |
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| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
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| Owner | Accessible Media Inc. |
The Accessible Channel (also known as TAC or TACtv) is a Canadian English language digital cable specialty channel owned by Accessible Media Inc. (AMI). TAC is a general entertainment television channel for those who are blind, visually and hearing-impaired with all programming broadcast in open format with described video and closed captioning enabled ability.
TAC is licensed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) as a must-carry service on the basic tier of all digital cable, satellite television and IPTV providers.
History
On March 27, 2007, the CRTC held a public hearing to consider twelve applications for mandatory distribution on the basic tier of digital television providers. Among those twelve applicants, was the National Broadcast Reading Service (NBRS), now known as Accessible Media Inc. (AMI), and its application for The Accessible Channel. [1]
The NBRS proposed a 24-hour English language television service to be devoted to providing programming of interest to those who are blind and visually impaired by providing 100% of its programming in an open format with described video. On July 24 of that year, the CRTC approved four of the twelve applications, including NBRS' application for TAC. As a condition of licence, the CRTC stated that 90% of TAC's programming must be closed-captioned (CC), a condition common with other broadcasting licences granted by the CRTC. Although, before the TAC's launch, the NBRS announced it would exceed the 90% minimum set by the CRTC and provide 100% of its programming in CC, although not in an open format as with described-video.
The NBRS announced that December 3, 2008, would act as the channel's "soft launch". A gala was held with the objective to raise awareness of TAC's launch in January 2009. December 3 was the date chosen to coincide with the United Nations´ International Day of Disabled Persons.[2] The channel subsequently launched on January 19, 2009. [3]
References
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-246; CRTC; 2007-07-27
- ^ Accessible Channel Launches with "Open Format'; Broadcaster Magazine; 2008-12-01
- ^ TACtv frequently asked questions; TACtv
External links
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