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Published: 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.
Published: 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!
Published: 29 April 2013 Paramount UK releases two more DVDs with audio description this week.
Published: 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.
Published 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.
RNIB 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.
Published: 9 april 2013 Rise of the Guardians is an epic adventure that tells the story of a group of heroes
2012 was a spectacular year for audio description fans in the UK with television channels broadcasting around 6000 programmes with AD each week.
If you live in Glasgow or Edinburgh, why not come and meet us at our National Library Service exhibition stand at Sight Village Scotland this April.
With 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.
If you are a blind or partially sighted person looking for work, or hoping to retain your job, it can be helpful to talk to someone who has been through the challenges you face. Learn more about our new scheme and how you can sign up for free.
Following 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.
RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning has achieved a double "Outstanding" grading following a recent Ofsted inspection of the school. This rating is in addition to the "Outstanding" grading of the children's home, which is regulated separately.
RNIB is giving away hundreds of free audio books to spread the joy of reading on World Book Night on 23 April. Will you be a lucky recipient?
Our Emotional Support Service is planning to run a telephone emotional support group for people experiencing Charles Bonnet syndrome hallucinations. Contact us to get involved.
Contact: webeditor@rnib.org.uk
Last updated: 11 July 2012
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