Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Mapping Representation and Barriers to Participation by People with Disabilities in the Screen-Based Media and Broadcasting Sectors

Agreement Number:

ASC-24/25-062-C

Agreement Value:

$598,515.00

Agreement Date:

May 20, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

The program Advancing Accessibility Standards Research (The Program) funds the project. The Program funds research projects. The projects try to find, take away and stop obstacles to accessibility. This research will help to guide accessibility standards in the future.

Organization:

Accessibility Standards Canada

Expected Results:

Funded Research projects help build accessibility standards. The research also help set the priorities for the development of standards.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

199-2024-2024-Q1-062

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Disability Screen Office / Office de la représentation des personnes handicapées à l’écran

Program:

Advancing Accessibility Standards Research

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Advancing Accessibility Standards Research Program is to support diverse research to identify and remove current barriers to accessibility and prevent new barriers. This is done to inform the next generation of accessibility standards