Accessibility – CBC Help Centre

CBC is committed to making its content available to as many people in Canada as possible. Our accessibility team's vision is to provide inclusive experiences that inform, enlighten and entertain audiences on all platforms. Learn about how we provide inclusive experiences, propelled by the contributions of people with disabilities.

General

Breaking Barriers: our accessibility plan
Disability Life: Disability news and stories from Canada
Provide accessibility feedback
Content Accessibility
Digital Accessibility

Hearing Assistance

Closed captioning on CBC TV programs
Do your online videos have Closed Captions or Described Video?
Can I get a copy or transcript of a program or news broadcast?
How to enable or disable closed captioning on Gem
How do I customize Closed Captions in video players on CBC.ca?

Visual Assistance

How can I increase text size on the CBC News app for Android, iPad or iPhone?
How do I make text thicker on the CBC Listen app for Android, iPad or iPhone?
Why am I hearing a narrator describing the action in a CBC TV show?
Do your online videos have Closed Captions or Described Video?
How do I make the font size bigger on CBC.ca in different browsers?
How do I enable dark mode?

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Navigation Assistance

Can I use the CBC News App with landscape orientation?
Keyboard Shortcuts for the CBC Listen Website Player