📺 Did you know Deaf people in the UK still pay full price for a TV licence — despite facing limited access to content?

There’s no discount for Deaf or severely hard-of-hearing people, even though subtitles are often unreliable and BSL access is minimal.

🔍 Meanwhile, in other countries:

🇮🇪 Ireland: Full exemptions for Deaf people receiving disability support.

🇩🇪 Germany: Reduced broadcasting fees for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

🇸🇪🇳🇴 Nordic countries: Funded through taxes, with national sign languages (e.g., Swedish and Norwegian Sign Language) and captions prioritised

But in the UK?

👁️‍🗨️ Blind people get a 50% discount.

👂 Deaf people get nothing — despite facing equal or more significant barriers.

Is that fair?

It’s time for the BBC and Ofcom to rethink this seriously.

🗳️ Vote below and feel free to comment/share your thoughts.

👉 [Poll options]

✔️ Yes — Deaf people deserve a discount

❌ No — the current system is fair

🔧 Improve access first, then review

❓ Not sure / Need more info

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