Here’s a guide to using Netflix’s accessibility features.
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Hulu Adds New Accessibility Features
Hulu has just debuted two new features to make its platform easier to use for people with visual impairments.
Apple TV+ Will Be Optimized for the Blind, Partially Sighted, Deaf, and Hard-of-Hearing on November 1
Apple TV+ will make it easier for those who are visually and hearing impaired to enjoy their original content in more than 100 countries and regions starting November 1.
VocalEye Describes Theater Production for Blind Visitors
Catching a holiday classic in a local theatre may be a favourite December tradition for many, but for those who are blind and visually impaired, it could be a discouraging experience.
How to Turn On or Off Audio Descriptions in Amazon’s Prime Video
Audio Descriptions narrate information about actions, characters, scene changes, on-screen text, and other visual content.
Australia Falls Behind the Rest of the World in Providing Audio Descriptive Technology
The Australian government’s failure to roll out technology that enables television access for 450,000 blind or visually impaired Australians appears to breach anti-discrimination laws, according to the disability commissioner.
Setting Up Audio Description on the Amazon Prime Video App
In this podcast, Rachel demonstrates how to enable audio description for the movies and TV shows that have this feature in the Amazon Prime Video app. One must have an Amazon Prime membership which entitles a viewer to some free content. Other movies and TV shows that have audio description, can be purchased for a small fee. If you want to know which content has description:
Look no further!
Enjoy!
The DCMP Has Added Hundreds of Episodes of On-demand Accessible Television Programs
The Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) has added hundreds of episodes of on-demand accessible television programs with audio description and captions. School personnel and parents with children who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind qualify for access. DCMP is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, and there are no costs associated with our program.
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