Current Situation Regarding Media Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
The current situation of media accessibility for persons with disabilities in Europe, focusing on the European Disability Forum's advocacy work to promote the rights of individuals with disabilities and the challenges faced in implementing directives for audiovisual media services. Explore the gaps in access services, issues with commercial channels and video on-demand platforms, and the need for more accessible content for various devices.
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International network for contemporary performing arts Associate members meeting Brussels, 23rd November 2017
About the European Disability Forum Umbrella organisation 80 million Europeans with disabilities in Europe (15% EU population) Organisation of persons with disabilities, run by persons with disabilities Fight against discrimination and promote the Human Rights of persons with disabilities Full implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities (UN CRPD) Advocacy organisation at European level Closely work with the European Union, the Council of Europe and the United Nations
Is the current situation satisfactory or unsatisfactory taking also into account the recent legislative developments at EU level?
What is the overall situation? - Implementation of Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) art. 7 differs broadly - Few countries enjoying the 4 main access services - Commercial channels lagging behind - Video on-demand less accessible - Electronic Programme Guides (EPG), webs and apps inaccessible - Online platforms not enabling access services - More devices enabling access services but no accessible content to render
Research, Training and Certification
http://imacproject.eu Grant agreement no. 761974 http://content4all-project.eu Grant agreement no. 762021 http://pagines.uab.cat/act/ Grant agreement no. ES01-KA203-015734 Https://adlabpro.wordpress.com Grant agreement no. IT02-KA203-024311
What would be access utopia for persons with disabilities?
To be able to enjoy and contribute to media on an equal basis with others
THANK YOU . For more information please contact EDF Secretariat: Alejandro Moledo, EDF New Technologies and Innovation officer alejandro.moledo@edf-feph.org For EU funded projects pilar.orero@uab.cat
