France Télévisions Unveils New Programming Marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities programming by France Télévisions, Digi Mart USA News: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on December 3, calls on society to advance inclusion and to understand the daily challenges faced by people with disabilities who are working toward a fully accessible society. France Télévisions is presenting new programming on this theme, consistent with its long-standing commitment to inclusion and to giving visibility to difference on its channels and in society.

On Lumni, the subject is addressed through educational content aimed at children and young people, gathered in the dossier “Comprendre le handicap” (Understanding Disability). It includes the animated series Handico, which covers autism, paraplegia, Down syndrome and visual impairment, along with several episodes of “1 jour 1 question” that explain Braille, the purpose of the Téléthon charity telethon and positive discrimination.

On November 23, on France 3 and in the overseas territories through the Réseau des 1ère network, on La1ere.fr and on france.tv, viewers will see a 52-minute program on Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. The archipelago has about 60 residents living with disabilities, and its small, close-knit population has developed local solutions through families, professionals and associations so that these residents can live, work and grow up on the islands.

The film was written and directed by Xavier Fréquant and produced by Wapiti Productions and Screen Addict, with the participation of France Télévisions (SPM La 1ère).

On November 30, on France 3 and across the overseas network, on La1ere.fr and on france.tv, a second 52-minute program will focus on Wallis and Futuna. The source describes how disability was long hidden there, with affected people set apart and families sometimes viewing a child with a difference as a curse.

Such superstitions are gradually fading, but the source notes that the path toward acceptance, inclusion, recognition and support remains long. The film was directed by Jérôme Roumagne and produced by Archipel Production, with the participation of France Télévisions.