TV BRA is a groundbreaking Norwegian TV station where all reporters have learning disabilities or are autistic. The station produces a weekly one-hour program covering news, entertainment, and sports, tailored for viewers with learning disabilities. It airs on TV2 Play, the TV BRA app, and website, attracting 4,000–5,000 viewers weekly. The content is presented in simplified Norwegian at a slower pace to enhance accessibility.
The station focuses on issues affecting people with disabilities while also addressing broader topics like climate change and elections. For example, they create special election programs to explain voting processes. Their work combines professionalism with accommodations for the reporters’ needs.
Emily Ann Riedel, a reporter with Down’s Syndrome, emphasizes professionalism in her role and values her work at TV BRA. The station was founded by Camilla Kvalheim, who has been creating media for people with disabilities for over a decade. Kvalheim believes in empowering individuals with disabilities to share their untold stories and participate more actively in society.
TV BRA is supported by the Norwegian government and is seen as an essential platform for inclusivity and raising awareness about disability rights.
