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We are  Deaf sports fans  who pay full subscription prices for  @DiscoveryPlusUK ,  @TNTSports , and  @AmazonUK  — yet for over a year,  live football and rugby have been broadcast without subtitles or audio description. 📅  Saturday 1st November 2025  –  live rugby and football on TNT Sports (via Discovery+ / Amazon Prime Video) 📅  Saturday 8th November 2025  –  Spurs v Manchester United on TNT Sports 1 👉 Both broadcasts had  no subtitles and no audio description .🎥 I’ve

Accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing is changing fast. Older technologies such as TTY in the USA and Typetalk in the UK are no longer the main ways people communicate. These systems were once essential for bridging communication gaps, but now they are largely replaced by modern, more inclusive options. Old Minicom (1990s) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the USA has stated that “the use of TTYs by the deaf and hard of hearing community has declined

Deaf people face delays in workplaces, healthcare, and public services because accessibility is treated as a “nice-to-have,” not a legal obligation. Access to Work delays: Many Deaf employees wait weeks or months for approval to book interpreters. Healthcare appointments: Booking an appointment often requires extra layers of bureaucracy, rather than allowing direct access to freelance interpreters. Corporate “minimum compliance”: Companies often focus on big profits and ta

I’ve been reflecting on a frustrating reality: even after decades of progress, Deaf people are still left behind in media and accessibility. Since before 2020, I’ve used tools like Google Glass with closed captions to keep up with TV programmes. In 2020, we saw small steps forward— Strictly Come Dancing raised awareness with sign language interpreters, and films like The Silent Child and CODA gained recognition and awards. Google searches for learning BSL even spiked by 3,

That clean disability icon in a black circle - binary code floating in the background shows up on more and more websites. It’s a common...

Football often calls itself “the beautiful game for all,” but inclusion must extend beyond players on the pitch, it must also embrace...

We’ve seen major advances in virtual meeting platforms - real-time captions , gesture recognition , and even eye gaze interaction . These...

🧠 Most people think “accessibility” means adding captions or alt text. 💻 And yes - WCAG helps with that. It’s a technical guide for...

🇺🇸 United States - Strong but ASL-centric ✅ Strengths: Advanced AI-powered apps like: Ntouch (Sorenson) – VRS with ASL interpreters...

What’s happening now—and the road ahead 🎥🤟 As a Deaf BSL user, advocate, and researcher, I’ve been exploring the rollout of...

Take a look at TV adverts, even major charities like the British Heart Foundation often skip subtitles. That tells us everything: Deaf...

Yesterday, I saw a National Grid vehicle nearby and experienced a power cut. The standard advice? "Call 105." But what happens if you're:...

Hey football fans! 👋 After checking subtitles across Smart TVs, Laptops/MACs, and Mobile Phones during the FA Cup (Feb 28 - Mar 2,...

Imagine a world where accessibility is seamlessly integrated into everyday life—no extra devices, no limitations, just inclusion at its...

Lately, I’ve seen some confusion around the role of sign language interpreters during live broadcasts. Some people think captions are...

Hi @DiscoveryPlus, I’ve been enjoying your content, but I’ve noticed a serious accessibility issue—many shows and sports events lack...

Many cars have an SOS button for emergencies, but most rely on voice calls, making them inaccessible for Deaf drivers. 🚨 The Issues: ❌...

WARNING: AI images may be upsetting as they show Deaf people hurt or dead in a fire.   Fire Alarms & Defibrillator Accessibility...

WARNING: AI images may be upsetting as they show Deaf people hurt or dead in a fire.   Emergencies like the LA fires highlight how people...

Bridging Communication Gaps with British Sign Language Hearing loops are pivotal in cutting out background noise in public spaces,...