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Summary: How to get the most out of watching TV if you have a sight problem.

Digital switchover

From 2008 to 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital. Our digital TV switchover pages explain all you need to know.

TV Licence

If you are registered blind you are eligible for a blind concession TV licence. All children and adults who are registered severely sight impaired (blind) can obtain a 50 per cent discount to their television licence.

Audio Description on Digital TV

Logo: Audio Description - TV narration for people with sight problems

Have you tried Audio Description on TV? AD provides an additional commentary describing action between dialogue so you don’t have to miss a thing.

Audio Description on TV is available on digital television via Sky, Virgin Media and certain Freeview devices. Find out how you can get AD, watch and listen to clips and find out what's on.

Information for professionals

If you work in television or broadcasting we can help you find out how to make your programmes and services accessible to blind and partially sighted people. Information for television professionals - further information.

Further information

For more information please email broadcasting@rnib.org.uk

Content author: broadcasting@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 20/11/2008 11:13

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Kirin’s story - Kirin Saeed is a big fan of television. Why can’t all the programmes she wants to watch be audio described? As Kirin says, “All I want is full and equal access to a medium that I love and enjoy so much. Is this really too much to ask?” Kirin’s full story