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Welcome to the American Abilities Television Network
"The Original Open Captioned TV Network"
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American
Abilities Television Network (TM) is a television network devoted to creating, producing and distributing quality programming for
and about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Richard J. McCollough, an award winning Broadcaster/Producer/Director
created AATV in the fall of 2002. McCollough was leaving the NBC affiliate in Rochester, NY in the fall of
2002 and began to search for something to do for the rest of his life, but it had to help people in some profound way. He
came up with AATV to help and inform people. "I have invested a great deal of my own money, time and effort in
the past 5 years, because I believe in the need", he says. "I had conversations about my goals over
the years with a number of people in the community from Dr. Al Simone, now Former President of RIT, Dr.
Alan Hurwitz, President of NTID, Dr. Harold Mowl, Principal at RSD, Dr. Robert Panara,
Professor Emeritus at NTID, Susan Miller and Marcia Dugan from Hearing Loss Association of America as
well as grass roots activists in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community and they all have pledged support for my effort, because
they know I am sincere and very determined to make it a reality".
McCollough says further "for
decades the Deaf and Hard of Hearing have been neglected and underserved when it comes to broadcast programming, but
now AATV is a new source to help fill the gap in programming". We want AATV to be a reliable and credible source
in addition to what is currently out there.
In Rochester, NY, a place with a high concentration
of Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the response has been fantastic. Thus, AATV will be a place that Deaf and Hard
of Hearing and Hearing can count on for news, information and entertainment.
We are producing
provocative, educational and insightful programming relevant to the lives of collectively over 37 million citizens in America
today. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ In addition for entertainment we present Classic motion pictures,
Vintage Network Television programs and a variety of documentaries
and independent films.
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Descriptions of the AATV Shows
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Time Warner Cable: Channel 16 or 13.2 CW/WHAM Sunday's at 7:00AM Exclusively on Rochester's CW (By Using a Digital Converter Box or a new Digital TV you can see
us at 13.2 CW/WHAM for Free! in Rochester, New York!!)
PROGRAMMING LINE-UP
PERSONAL PROFILES Open Captioning 30 Min.
2009 Interview Program This is a recurring program featuring interesting interviews with Deaf and Hard
of Hearing individuals from University Presidents to housewives to office workers, to students and the like. We find
people who are making a difference in the world. We find people who are overcoming the odds. You will meet inspirational and
talented individuals the world can admire.
TALKING &
SIGNING Open Captioning 30 min. 2009 Location Program
A recurring program that takes
us on location to various events, community programs, meetings and discussions on issues facing the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
MEDICAL UPDATE Open Captioning 30 min. 2009 Medical Program
A recurring medical show features a variety
of relevant medical news topics and the latest scientific research from around the world on hearing loss and the general health
of persons with hearing loss. We utilize Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Hearing medical professionals from medical doctors,
nurses, specialists and educators to help break down complicated medical issues and conditions into understandable information
for a wide audience. Medical news from A-Z will be covered.
MOVING FORWARD
Open Captioning 30 Min. 2009 Special Program
This is a special program series featuring
stories from birth to retirement. The first show features Veteran News Anchor Hugh
Downs. Hearing Loss can occur at any age, but just because you age doesn't mean you have to slow
down. In suceeding shows you will meet a cross section of people, from parents of new born children, teens, adults and
those retiring. What happens when a child loses hearing? What happens when you lose your hearing as an adult or during old
age? As we age we tend to loose our hearing. What are some of success stories? We will present them.
AATV CLASSIC THEATER Open Captioning 30 Min. 2008 Classic Programs (24/7)
This is a series featuring classic Television programs, Motion Pictures and Documentaries from A-Z.
You may see anything from Science Fiction to Politics to Comedy to Drama, to Religion and History.
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