Media Access Australia’s report Access on Demand, which was released last week, highlights the vast differences in the accessibility of VOD services available in Australia.
Ofcom requires broadcasters to submit bi-annual reports giving the percentage of programs which have captions (called ‘subtitles’ in the UK), signing and audio description.
Media Access Australia has today launched Access on Demand, a comprehensive report on the accessibility of VOD services in Australia and other countries.
The audio description is initially available on iPads and iPhones only, and people will need to download the latest version of the iview app to receive it. The trial will be extended to desktop PCs in mid-May, Android devices in June, and to HbbTV enabled TVs (which are connected to the internet) in July.
Media Access Australia's Access on Demand provides a comprehensive report on the accessibility of video-on-demand (VOD) services in Australia and other countries. With people increasingly turning to the internet to watch TV, the report shows that many VOD services lack captioning and audio description. Only three of Australia’s five catch-up TV services provide captions, and most of the subscription services do not.
