[Blindtlk] Some Questions About Watching/Accessing Television

[Ericka Short]

Not a weird question Kerri.  Yes, I  use auditory clues to fill in the 
blanks but then I;'m partial so I can sniff the TV screen or use my 
monocular if needed.  Most of the time I watch with my ears and that's 
sufficient.  Even reality programming on TLC is pretty well described these 
days without intending to be.  New tvs have a SAP or Second Audio Play 
option that will do the sudio description of  shows that are  offered in 
this descriptive format.  It is similar to getting the closed captioning for 
the deaf.  Mine doesn't, and it's about 14 years old.  If you have a flat 
screen it's probably available on your tv.  I don't watch much  so I have 
the channels memorized and just use the remote.  However if I were to use 
the dvr I'd need sighted assistance.  I have no clue how it works.  There 
are talking vcrs or were but I don't know if they worked out.  I have one 
that is simple to program but I don't use it for anything but playing  tapes 
now.  everything is repeated so much I don't care if I miss something.

I hope this was of some use.  I'm no technology geek so this is the best I 
can do.  I'm stuck in the dark ages and have only used the dvd player a few 
times. I've had it almost 8 years.  See what I mean?  I either read or am 
out doing something for others.

Ericka J. Short
262-697-0510

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". Philippians 4:13
"No hand is too small or too big to do good in this world." EJ. Short