All week long, WXXI will air special PBS Kids programs that deal with disability issues. Here are a few highlights.
Arthur “When Carl Met George“
Monday, January 12 at 6 a.m. on WXXI-TV
George learns about his friend Carl’s Asperger’s Syndrome.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood “Snowflake Day”
Monday, January 12 at 9 a.m. on WXXI-TV
“Snowflake Day” brings everyone to the Enchanted Garden for music, food, and fun. Daniel learns each snowflake is unique — just like people, each one special.
Donkey Hodie
Monday, January 12 at 11 a.m. + Friday, January 16 at 11 a.m. on WXXI-TV + Tuesday, January 13 at 12:30 p.m. + Saturday, January 17 at 12 p.m. on WXXI-KIDS 24/7
Jeff Mouse, Donkey, and Panda search for a hard-to-find moth all over Someplace Else. Will Jeff get a photo of it to add to his scrapbook? Inspired by Jeff Erlanger’s iconic visit to Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in 1981, Jeff Mouse is an intrepid explorer, lover of nature, always resourceful, and prepared for an adventure.
Sesame Street “The Sign Language ABCs”
Tuesday, January 13 at 10 a.m. on WXXI-TV
At Alphabet Day, Elmo sings the ABC song, and his friend Mathis signs the alphabet using American Sign Language.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum “I Am Helen Keller”
Tuesday, January 13 at 1:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV
Xavier, Yadina and Brad see how Helen Keller learned to communicate with other people!
Elinor Wonders Why
Thursday, January 15 at 1 p.m. on WXXI-KIDS 24/7
Elinor and her friends set out to return Ms. Mole’s glasses to her after she forgets them at school. Ms. Mole can’t see anything without her glasses!
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum “I Am Temple Grandin”
Friday, January 16 at 1:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV
Brad meets the innovative scientist and advocate for autism awareness and learns how to understand different perspectives, especially about sensory issues.
Here’s the full schedule:
On WXXI-TV
1/12/26 6am Arthur #1306
1/12/26 9am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #133
1/12/26 11am Donkey Hodie #222
1/13/26 6am Arthur #2005
1/13/26 9am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #140
1/13/26 10am Sesame Street #5423
1/13/26 1:30pm Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum #103
1/14/26 6am Arthur #1305
1/14/26 9am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #514
1/14/26 11:30am Pinkalicious & Peterrific #703
1/15/26 6am Arthur #1009
1/15/26 9am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #515
1/16/26 6am Arthur #2003
1/16/26 9am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #707
1/16/26 11am Donkey Hodie #222
1/16/26 1:30pm Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum #129
1/17/26 6:30am Arthur #1306
1/17/26 9am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #133
1/18/26 6am Mister Rogers Neighborhood #1478
1/18/26 6:30am Arthur #2005
1/18/26 9am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #514
1/18/26 10am Sesame Street #5422
On WXXI-KIDS 24/7
1/12/26 7am Pinkalicious #703
1/12/26 10am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #133
1/12/26 2:30pm Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum #103
1/12/26 7:30pm Arthur #1306
1/13/26 3:30am Arthur #1306
1/13/26 10:30am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #140
1/13/26 12:30pm Donkey Hodie #222
1/13/26 7:30pm Arthur #2005
1/14/26 3:30am Arthur #2005
1/14/26 10am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #514
1/14/26 7:30pm Arthur #1305
1/14/26 8:30pm Hero Elementary #137
1/15/26 3:30am Arthur #1305
1/15/26 10:30am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #515
1/15/26 1pm Elinor Wonders Why #108
1/15/26 2:30pm Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum #129
1/15/26 7:30pm Arthur #2003
1/16/26 3:30am Arthur #2003
1/16/26 8am Sesame Street #5422
1/16/26 10am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #707
1/16/26 7:30pm Arthur #1009
1/17/26 3:30am Arthur #1009
1/17/26 7:30am Peg + Cat #120
1/17/26 10am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #133
1/17/26 12pm Donkie Hodie #222
1/17/26 2:30pm Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum #103
1/18/26 7am Pinkalicious & Peterrific #703
1/18/26 7:30am Peg + Cat #201
1/18/26 10:30am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood #140
1/18/26 2:30pm Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum #129
Dialogue on Disability, a partnership between WXXI and Al Sigl Community of Agencies – in conjunction with the Herman and Margaret Schwartz Community Series aims to change that by showcasing stories of people with disabilities and sparking conversations about inclusion. Dialogue on Disability is supported by the Fred L. Emerson Foundation with additional support from The Golisano Foundation. The weeklong initiative runs January 12-18, 2026.
WXXI and Al Sigl have been hosting Dialogue on Disability since 2005. In 2014, with the support of businessman and philanthropist Tom Golisano and the Golisano Foundation, Move to Include™ was formed. This initiative enables WXXI to present and develop programming that promotes inclusion year round.