Ofcom Are Looking For Feedback From Visually Impaired TV Fans.
Jan 17, 2018, 06:49 AM
The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) gives information on channel content on our televisions, allowing us to see what programmes are on, when there on and on what channel, via an on demand pop up on the screen.
Unfortunately very few television sets have accessible EPGs that can be accessed by blind or partially sighted people.
The regulator Ofcom has launched a consultation which will look at changing the law to make sure EPGs are accessible but they need feedback from visually impaired people, by the 6th of February 2018.
RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to John Paton, from RNIB, to find out more...
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