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BDA – Calling for Evidence – UK Shadow Report UNCRPD
We need YOUR feedback and comments Due to very short timescale, the British Deaf Association (BDA) is working with the “Reclaiming Our Futures” Alliance (RoF): UK Deaf and Disabled Peoples’ organisations . We want to include as many people’s experiences and evidence as possible which is why we would like your feedback by Thursday 22nd […]
Read MoreMinister for Disabled People announces review of impact of Access to Work on deaf people and suspends ’30 hour rule’
The Minister for Disabled People, Mike Penning MP, has today announced a review of the impact of Access to Work on deaf people. The three month review will take place over the summer and involve key organisations working with and for deaf people. The announcement follows the launch of the Work and Pensions Select Committee’s […]
Read MoreNext Generation Text Relay Service
In 2011, Ofcom started a review of the provision of text relay for telephone customers. This was in the context of significant technological developments and to ensure access to voice telephony for people with disabilities that is equivalent to the level enjoyed by others. Following the review and various consultation, in October 2012, Ofcom published […]
Read MoreOfcom publish first report on quality of TV subtitles
Ofcom have published the first report on the quality of live TV subtitles provided by broadcasters in the UK. The reports are based on samples chosen by Ofcom from programmes broadcast by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and BSkyB in the news, entertainment and chat show genres. Subtitles are used by over a million people […]
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