hi guys im toying with the idea of getting a new TV my self this week as
prices are good and came across two links for you to have a look at
1. r.n.i.b
read the section about Samsung TV's
http://www.rnib.org.uk/information-everyday-living-home-and-leisure-television-radio-and-film/television
2. harvey normans samsung TV 2 different size TV's i only presume these TV's
have voice guide on them plus you can talk to the remote control to choice
and select stuff might be worth trying.
http://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/hd-tvs/samsung-43-full-hd-led-smart-tv-ue43m5500akxxu.html
http://www.harveynorman.ie/tvs-headphones/hd-tvs/samsung-49-curved-ultra-hd-smart-tv-ue49mu6200kxxu.html
-----Original Message-----
From: Gerard Shanahan
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2017 2:32 PM
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Television Accessibility
Yeah and blind people watching TV is so unusual for them that is cute so you
just have to sit them down and talk to them like children explaining all
about audio voice notifications on menus
Gerry
On 17 Nov 2017, at 10:14, Paul Dromey <pdromey@xxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks Gerry and Tim. I had to smile when I read your response Tim. My own experience whenever I raise the subject of accessibility in any outlet, be it phone, electrical or otherwise; is surprise at a question they have never heard before, followed by curiosity, and - asuming that they or I have the time to discuss the subject further - fascination.
Paul
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-----Original Message-----
From: vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tim CulhaneSent: 16 November 2017 18:08
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Television Accessibility
Assuming, of course, the people in these shops know how to use the accessibility features!
From: vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:vicsireland-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gerard ShanahanSent: 16 November 2017 17:22
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vicsireland] Re: Television Accessibility
Hi The best way to test out all of these different products and their accessibility is to going to any of the curries or other shops which Stockton and get someone to show you how they work noting that also any hard drives with you attached to these TVs will not have the spoken capabilities which are built into the TV as it doesn’t extend to do use items on this things have changed recently
Gerry
On 15 Nov 2017, at 14:14, Paul Dromey <pdromey@xxxxxx> wrote:
Hi all.
I’m currently looking for a new television and have been googling to check on the general state of accessibility for blind/vision impaired people. Anyone out there like to share their knowledge or experience.
I note that the RNIB supports a range of Panasonic products but I’m not sure if they will work over here. Also, Philips claim that their 2017 models have particular accessibility features.
So far, given the current state of accessibility here in Ireland, I can’t really see the point of investing in a smart television and I don’t think that Apple Tv is available here. However, I’ve still got a pretty open mind and am open to correction.
Thanks in advance
Paul
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