http://www.rnib.org.uk/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/rss&page=fc48cc03-f95a-4513-a11e-94d28452a3eb&wp=124e4970-af0c-46a6-bf05-de0a02ab164960http://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/bbc_tvaccess_ofcom.aspxPublished: 3 June 2013 The BBC is very proud of the role it played in pioneering audio description on digital television, a service which complements our network and local radio stations in delivering high quality programmes of all genres to our sight-impaired license-fee payers. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:57:16 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/access_services_bskyb.aspxPublished: 20 May 2013 We've had a commitment to ensure that all our customers can make the most of Sky. That's why we were the first broadcaster to voluntarily provide audio description (AD) on more than 20 percent of programming. Mon, 20 May 2013 15:22:16 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/tvradio_reviews_2013.aspxPublished: 29 April 2013 With so many ways to access your favourite TV programmes and radio shows, often it can be quite a task identifying which method is the easiest for you as a blind or partially sighted user. Try our products review section! Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:54:48 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/jackreacher_ad_2013.aspxPublished: 29 April 2013 Paramount UK releases two more DVDs with audio description this week. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:51:57 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/ITV_2012_accesssummary.aspxPublished: 23 April 2013 ITV are pleased to be the only broadcaster showing the AD logo top right of the TV screen for a few seconds as an audio described programme begins. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:15:18 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/channel4_2012_accesssummary.aspxPublished 23 April 2013 Last year, the main Channel 4 provided 26 per cent of programmes with AD and E4 provided a remarkable 47 per cent with AD. This figure was the highest of any of the other public service broadcasters. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:53:16 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/video_accessible_tv.aspxRNIB has produced a video which brings to life some of the features that enhance usability of television and related devices for blind and partially sighted people. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:53:59 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/riseof theguardians_dvd_ad.aspxPublished: 9 april 2013 Rise of the Guardians is an epic adventure that tells the story of a group of heroes Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:39:54 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/2013_ad_ofcom.aspx2012 was a spectacular year for audio description fans in the UK with television channels broadcasting around 6000 programmes with AD each week.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:52:28 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/freeview_4g_change.aspxWith 4G being rolled out to replace existing 3G coverage to give smartphone users faster data downloads, concerns are being voiced that some 4G signals - those at 800 MHz - may interfere with the existing Freeview services. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:43:35 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/tts_iec_standard.aspxFollowing the successful launch of Panasonic televisions with voice guidance and the TVonics talking set top box last year, RNIB has worked with IEC on an International Standard on how to provide text to speech in television equipment which has now been published. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:05:54 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/feb2013_adfilms_paramount.aspxPublished: 25 February 2013 Paramount Pictures has released two new titles on DVD and Blu-ray with audio descripton (AD). Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:35:41 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/audio_description_eu.aspxOfcom published a list of non-UK television channels that will be required to provide audio description in Member States of the European Union other than the UK. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:39:55 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/ad_ofcom_figures.aspxRecent Ofcom regulation requires 10 per cent of programmes to be audio described by the tenth anniversary of a channel's digital licence. However most channels are exceeding this obligation by describing much more. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:27:58 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/ATVOD_audiodescription_research.aspxDespite high usage figures, only three of the many online services are currently delivering audio description on their programmes, BBC iPlayer, the Channel 4 player - 4oD, and Sky Anytime. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:28:40 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/digital_tv_checklist.aspxThe purpose of the checklist is to assist blind or partially sighted people who are looking to buy a digital television identify suitable technology that meets their user requirements. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:22:44 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/wbu_digitalradio_userrequirements.aspxPublished: 26 November 2012 This month, the World blind Union has released a document that specifies user requirements that would make digital and internet radio equipment more accessible to blind and partially sighted people. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:20:04 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/katyperry_with_AD.aspxPublished: 5 November 2012 Katy Perry: Part of Me DVD and Blu-ray is released with the audio descriptive track. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:58:22 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/paramount_pictures_september2012.aspxPublished: 18 September 2012 Paramount Pictures has released two new titles on DVD and Blu-ray with audio descripton (AD). Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:13:43 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/freeview_epg_change.aspxPublished: 3 September 2012 The change is all about shuffling the channels to make room in the listing for more channles of different genres. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:54:09 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/comms_review_2012.aspxRNIB will be submitting a response to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and is requesting user feedback on the accessibility of audio description and accessible digital radio and television equipment. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:15:31 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/audio_description_4oD.aspxPublished: 4 August 2012 Starting this week, audio description will be available on selected programmes on 4oD. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:08:03 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/paramount_pictures_july2012.aspxPublished: 16 July 2012 Paramount Pictures has released two new titles on DVD and Blu-ray with audio descripton (AD) this month. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:50:45 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/rnib_award_panasonic.aspxPublished: 16 July 2012 Panasonic has been commended in the RNIB Inclusive Society Awards 2012 for their decision to incorporate Voice Guidance. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:52:39 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/tvonics_talking_settopbox.aspxTVonics and Ivona have worked in collaboration with RNIB to launch a Freeview+ digital TV HD recorder that is easy to use for people with sight loss. Find out more about this exciting development and where to get one. Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:26:14 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/dvd_audiodescription_MI.aspxPublished: 23 April 2012 The fourth installment in the Mission: Impossible series will be released this week on the DVD and Blu-ray with audio description (AD). Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:50:06 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/celebration_rnib_industry.aspxPublished: 12 April 2012 This event was seen as an opportunity to celebrate the great achievements and innovations in advancing access to Digital TV services and products for blind and partially sighted people in the UK. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:20:43 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/films_dvd_audiodescription.aspxPublished: 15 March 2012 Paramount Pictures will be releasing two new titles on DVD and Blu-ray with audio descripton (AD) this month. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:01:11 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/talking_television_panasonic.aspxWith advice from RNIB experts, Panasonic have launched the world's first range of digital talking televisions. Find out more about this exciting development and where to get one. Wed, 30 May 2012 13:27:49 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/audiodescription_belgium_television.aspxPublished: 13 February 2012 On the launch of audio description, Eric DeSnerck from Flemish Public Broadcaster spoke with Leen Petre, Principal Manager RNIB at length about this initiative. You can listen to the full interview or read the transcript of the interview on our website. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:15:25 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/paramount_pictures_feb2012.aspxPublished: 13 February 2012 Paramount Pictures released two new titles on DVD and Blu-ray with audio descripton (AD) this month. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:51:13 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/ad_sky_jan2012.aspxPublished: 13 February 2012 This week's highlights of the films on Sky Channels. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:42:54 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/ad_spotlight_itv.aspxPublished: 6 January 2012 Sue Betteridge from ITV spoke to Sonali Rai (RNIB) in early December about the launch of audio description on ITV channels eleven years ago, the developments made since then, the current scenario, planning for the future and more… Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:07:53 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/paramount_pictures_december.aspxPublished: 15 December 2011 Paramount Pictures released three new titles on DVD and Blu-ray with audio descripton (AD) this month. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:18:46 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/dvd_ad_transformers3.aspxPublished: 21 November 2011 Transformers: Dark of the Moon will soon be available with audio description on DVD and Blu-ray discs. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:39:18 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/dvd_ad_kungfupanda.aspxPublished: 21 November 2011 Paramount Pictures releases Kung fu Panda 2 with audio description on the DVD Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:37:16 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/bridesheadrevisited_dvd_ad.aspxPublished: 10 November 2011 Epic adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's classic novel, Brideshead Revisited was released with audio description on DVD and Blu-ray recently. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:14:06 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/starwars_dvd_ad.aspxPublished: 10 November 2011 Last week saw the launch of the Star Wars Blu-ray box set with all six feature films and, for the first time ever, audio description tracks are available for all six films. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:43:11 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/national_films_schoolweek.aspxPublished: 11 October 2011 Yogi Bear, Cars 2, Kung fu Panda 2, The social network, 127 hours are only some of the fantastic titles to be screened as part of National Schools Film Week (NSFW) this year and all for free. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:17:48 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/no_ad_tv.aspxPublished: 11 October 2011 An average viewer in the UK watched 4 hours, 3 minutes a day of linear TV in the first six months of 2011, according to a report from TV marketing body Thinkbox, using figures from the Broadcasters' Audience Research Board (BARB). However,despite this astounding development, barring a few programmes on the BBC iplayer, no other online player, catch-up or on-demand, is set up to deliver audio description. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:16:12 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/thor_dvd_ad.aspxPublished: 27 September 2011 Chris Hemsworth of Star Trek fame stars alongside Natalie Portman and Anthony hopkins in this epic blockbuster adventure, Thor. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:51:00 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/ad_level_ofcom.aspxPublished: 27 September 2011. Current Ofcom regulation requires 10% of programmes to be audio described by the tenth anniversary of a channel's digital licence. However most channels are exceeding this obligation by describing much more. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:43:44 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/australia_talking_bush.aspxPublished: 20 September 2011 Priced at $199, the box features talking installation screens, menus, help screens, electronic program guide and a 'key learning mode' which tells the user what each key on the remote control does. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:19:13 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/paramount_dvd_ad.aspxPublished: 20 September 2011 'Tomorrow when the war began' has received great ratings and it is now available with audio description on the DVD. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:17:00 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/catch_up_tv.aspxA significant shift towards online viewing is transforming the way in which we watch television - more and more people are using catch-up TV players on the web and connected devices to watch their favourite programmes. Despite this emerging trend, hardly any of them offer any audio description at all. Tue, 07 May 2013 14:49:49 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/more_international_ad.aspxPublished: 6 September 2011 Major television networks (ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC) in the US to start delivering AD on at least 50 hours of prime time programming per quarter. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:44:36 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/radioplayer_access_online.aspxPublished: 23 August 2011 Radioplayer is an online radio player that brings together all BBC radio content with the majority of the UK's commercial stations. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:10:03 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/audio_description_complaints.aspxPublished: 23 August 2011 Ofcom launches a new complaints and feedback service for audio description users Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:36:51 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/audiodescription_awards_acb.aspxPublished: 8 August 2011 American Council of the Blind (ACB) announced the winners of the 2011 Audio Description Awards. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:06:21 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/ofcom_digitalradio_report.aspxPublished: 8 August 2011 Ofcom's annual Communications Market: Digital Radio Report is part of Government's Digital Radio Action Plan. This 26-page document covers developments in the UK digital radio market. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:35:52 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/ad_hd_tv.aspxPublished: 1 August 2011 News story on a recent development - AD has now become a requirement for all Freeview HD (high definition) products sold in the UK Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:40:12 GMThttp://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/tvradiofilm/tvradiofilmnews/Pages/wbu_audio_description_toolkit.aspxThe World Blind Union (WBU) Audio Description toolkit is an information resource on the production, delivery and campaigning for Audio Description worldwide. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:11:41 GMT