A joint initiative of Blind Citizens Australia, Vision Australia and Australian Communications Consumer Action Network, ‘It’s As Easy As ABC’ is encouraging people to send postcards to support the audio description service currently being trialled on the ABC until Sunday 4 November.
Campaigners say the trial is bringing access to over 600,000 Australians who are blind, vision impaired or can benefit from AD for the first time in Australian history.
Lauren Henley, spokesperson for the campaign, said, “Having access to audio description on the ABC has been incredibly exciting as it’s meant that many people who are blind or vision impaired have been able to enjoy television for the first time.”
“It’s extremely important that the fantastic service continues for the benefit of Australians who are blind or vision impaired both now, and in the future,” said Henley.
Help keep this vital service going and get your postcards before Wednesday, 31 October. Signing and postage instructions for people who are blind or vision impaired are also available, as are email alternatives to the postcards.
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