The switchover to Digital TV should not shut out blind and partially sighted people. We will continue campaigning to improve the accessibility of television, cinema, DVD and other aspects of audio-visual culture and lifelong learning. We will campaign to ensure usability of all platforms at digital switchover in 2007-12 and significantly increase the usability and enjoyment of TV and AV materials.
We will monitor implementation of audio description targets, promote uptake and press for raised targets and regulation to cover new channels.
We will campaign to:
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raise the audio description target
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ensure that more films in cinema and home are available with audio description
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ensure accessible programme guides are available for all platforms by 2009.
Current campaigns
Broadcasters are only required to audio describe 10 per cent of their programming. Blind and partially sighted people want more. We are calling for targets to be doubled to 20 per cent of programming and believe that now is the time for the Government to act.
Get involved
There are many ways you can get involved. Each campaign has information about the ways that you can take part. From writing to your MP, to helping us spread the word, there is something for everyone.
Do you have a story to tell? Personal experiences are a very effective way of getting the message across. Contact us about how you could feature as a case study.
Our campaign toolkit has further information and advice for people wanting to campaign on our behalf.
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