hi steve big thanks trouble is we're in such a small minority group and
companies have to make money.
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From: Tyler, Steve <,s;teve.,t;yler@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Monday, 1 August 2016 12.43 pm
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Enquiry: Talking Digital TV box
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Hi John and all.
For info--and please call helpline or check our website for more info. But
the below is what we know to be partially or fully accessible (all due to the
work we are doing to make these systems accessible). I do agree with you
that it is frustratingly and painfully slow--but we are doing a great deal to
force the issue.
* Samsung: latest tvs very accessible and are able to record with complete
control over recording (on to a hard drive or similar);
* Panasonic: not as accessible now as Samsung but all key features including
EPGandmain requirements for operation are accessible;
* Latest Apple TV: is not recordable but does include lots of catch up tv
options including bbc iplayer, netflix, NowTV, and of course all itunes based
films and programmes for rent or purchase. Audio-Description is becoming
more available on this platform and is available as part of thenetflix option
for example;
* Fire TV: an offering from Amazonwhich plugs in to a regular tv and gives a
bunch of access including to amazon films etc$. Accessibility is improving
all the time on this platform;
* Virgin TV: for those with a smartphone, the app is accessible andgives
access to more or less the entire box functionality--certainly EPG,
recordings and recordabilityeacatch up services (pd and unpaid) etc;
* Sky TV: already mentioned; not as exhaustive at this stage as the virgin
App but works reasonably well.
Additionally:
* We have been engaging with the regulator to try to secure accessibility as
part of manufactured product--asyou may know, manufacturers don't fall under
the regular accessibility legislation but we are nonetheless focussed on
access to broadcasting. We areawaiting the results of a consultationexercise;
* Android based TV: a number of manufacturers have announced using Android as
the software that runs their tv sets. We are working with them and Google to
bring about the ability to use the accessibility features inside android.
One of the issues is that, as currently specified, elements of the platform
do not permit manufacturers to access or amend them and this is part of the
challenge we are trying to address.
So, i do agree--it is slow and difficult--but we are doing a great deal to
bring about change in this space.
S
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ;
john gallagher
Sent: 01 August 2016 10.06
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Enquiry: Talking Digital TV box
sadly the powers that be like rnib do nothing with regards to blind people
and tv access. for me at this moment in time until i get my mortgage off sky
at "80 per month is far too expensive. i understand there are other packages
about but in today's techie world it seems so sad a blind person cannot
record anything other than the tvonics other than paying out loads or should
i say more cash again.
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From: Janet Bell <janet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Monday, 1 August 2016 9.59 am
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Enquiry: Talking Digital TV box
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Hi you are absolutely right Jackie I really don't understand how they have
managed to get away with it for so long. much as I like the t onyx box
mine keeps losing signal or should I say no signal. bring sky box with
speech and all Janet
From: Jackie Brown
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2016 9.30 AM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Enquiry: Talking Digital TV box
There used to be one for around "70 called Sky Talker, but I don't know if
it is still available. It only speaks channel names, there is no EPG
available.
Sky have really got away with not providing accessibility on their boxes
unless you can use one of the apps. I personally think Ofcom should have
come down on them and other providers like Virgin Media really hard given
what they charge people. Still, a rant for another time and place! (smile.)
Kind Regards,
Jackie Brown
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ;
Janet Bell
Sent: 01 August 2016 07.22
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Enquiry: Talking Digital TV box
ho mo I think he wants the sky one but I am not sure if there is such a
thing.
From: Mobeen Iqbal
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 11.09 PM
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Enquiry: Talking Digital TV box
Hi andy. We still sell the tvonics set top boxes with speech. Everything on
screen is read out. You can also record and pause live tv. Recording names
are read out and audio description is also recorded. Please feel free to
drop me a note off list and I would be more than happy to have a chat with
you to see if the boxes are right for you. These only work with freeview,
not sky.
support@xxxxxxxxxxx
Is where you will find us.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
All the best,
Mo.
Andy <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi all.
Thinking of getting one of those talking Sky boxes. I'm really struggling
with my standard box and although I've not watched TV for over 20 years, it
would be nice to check out the audio described movies and of course, good
old 5 live and 6 music.
Can anyone tell me what they are called, the cost and where I can purchase
or find out more. I tried the RNIB but could not find anything on their
rubbish website shop that sounded like what I was looking for.
Any advice very welcome.
Andy.
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