That’s according to a settlement agreement between Hulu and advocacy groups, who sued Los Angeles-based Hulu. Advocacy groups had sued Hulu last year in an effort to force the subscription streaming service to provide an audio track that helps people who are blind or visually impaired enjoy TV shows and movies.
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New Program is Making it Easier for Blind People to Read Books
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and The Free Library of Philadelphia are now offering the “BARD” program, which stands for “Braille and audio reading download.”
Study Shows Green Leafy Diet Could prevent Major Cause of Blindness
Eating green leafy vegetables could help prevent macular degeneration, a major cause of blindness, according to a latest Australian study.
Survey Says Blind People Face Problems in Society Through Lack of Awareness
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has said outdated views towards the abilities of blind and partially sighted people plays a factor in people feeling excluded.
Federal Government Cracks Down on Clinics That Offer Cures for Blindness and Other Diseases
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on clinics that are making claims that certain stem cell therapies can treat a number of serious diseases such as macular degeneration, Parkinson’s disease, autism, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and heart attacks.
Blind Gamer is Taking No Prisoners in Call of Duty
A blind gamer is able to pick up eliminations in Call of Duty using only the sounds of the game. TJ recently announced his first elimination in Black Ops 4 multiplayer in a post on reddit.
Amal Introduces Smart Glasses for People who are Blind and Visually Impaired
The 38th edition of the annual GITEX (Gulf Information Technology Exhibition) is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for five days from October 14 to 18.
New Voter-Assisted Terminal Gives Blind and Partially Sighted People Privacy When Voting
New voting machines for people with disabilities in Michigan were unveiled recently, ensuring that blind and visually impaired residents will be able to privately and accurately cast their vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
Court Rule Allows Visually Impaired and Blind People to Ride Roller-Coasters
A court has ruled that visually impaired people should be allowed to ride roller-coasters.
Successful Experiments Leads to Possible Cure for Day Blindness
Successful experiments on a herd of sheep six years ago leads to US clinical trials of the treatment to help people suffering from day blindness.
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