In June, the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC) launched a notice of consultation regarding described video/audio description for online content. Specifically, the CRTC Commission is seeking feedback on described video on foreign and domestic online streaming undertakings; described video on on-demand services; maintaining the described video exception for some programming from the United States broadcast on traditional television stations; barriers to discoverability; quality standards and reporting; and addressing complaints.
As in the past, CNIB is planning to submit an intervention and we are asking Canadians with sight loss to share their perspectives.
Join CNIB for a virtual focus group discussion on Saturday, August 10 at 2:00 p.m. Atlantic | 2:30 p.m. at Newfoundland | 1:00 p.m. Eastern | 12:00 p.m. Central | 11:00 a.m. Mountain | 10:00 a.m. Pacific.
Registration required. To register, please complete the CNIB Auto Registration Form. The Zoom link along with a briefing note will be sent to anyone who registers by Wednesday, August 7.
For more information, please contact Lui Greco, Manager Regulatory Affairs and Advocacy at lui.greco@cnib.ca or call 1-800-563-2642.