[Njtechdiv] Verizon Launches Accessibility Features

[Eileen Scrivani]

Jane,

Hmm, not certain.  I have their phone number for disabled customers, but in the past they haven’t had an abundance of information that was really helpful.  Again, when I have time I’ll try calling again to see if they have any updated equipment or have changed the way the DVS get broadcasted.

Eileen


From: Janie Degenshein via Njtechdiv 
Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2017 7:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [Njtechdiv] Verizon Launches Accessibility Features

Well, will this be of any help?
I presented this info at our convention in November 2015
Verizon unveils its accessibility desk 2015
dedicated phone number for the center is 888-262-1999 
Let me know Eileen
From: Eileen Scrivani via Njtechdiv 
Sent: Friday, March 03, 2017 4:06 PM
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Cc: Eileen Scrivani 
Subject: Re: [Njtechdiv] Verizon Launches Accessibility Features

Mario, 

I have Phios for my TV, Internet & Phone service, but I am not sure what is considered the Video Subscription Service. Is this a feature that allows for the ordering of movies/programs and watching? I do have DVS feature enabled on the TV, but what makes me insane is when I get broadcasts in spanish language because of the fact that I have my DVS on. I cannot switch between putting DVS on/off without sighted assistance. Do you know if this will make that ability easier to use so I can watch all programs of my choosing in English and switch off the DVS option?

Eileen


From: Mario Brusco via Njtechdiv 
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2017 6:18 PM
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Cc: Mario Brusco 
Subject: [Njtechdiv] Verizon Launches Accessibility Features

hopefully other Internet Service Providers will follow:

Verizon Launches Accessibility Features

Verizon Communications recently launched a resource page for its newly 
upgraded FiOS accessible video subscription service. The page provides 
information on FiOS text-to-speech functionality, which was pushed out 
to subscribers during a recent software update throughout the Verizon 
network.
The upgraded accessibility features are part of the changes made through 
the 21st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), which 
requires
cable providers to make their navigation systems accessible for 
customers who are blind and visually impaired. These features are 
currently available on most FiOS systems. To learn more about the 
accessibility upgrades, including steps on how to activate such 
features, visit,

http://www.verizon.com/about/accessibility/text-speech?pos=1.

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