Resumen de Public TV made accessible at the Valencian Community: Constraints, strategies and proposals for improvement
There is an increasing number of research publications and academic events on audiovisual accessibility focused on both working and educational spheres. Indeed, much work still remains to be done in order to guarantee real inclusion for people with sensory impairments. This paper aims to provide a first-hand professional perspective on the main constraints found when carrying out audiovisual accessibility practices in the Valencian Community, and to suggest possible solutions to the problems encountered in order to guarantee the best possible service. To do so, descriptive and prescriptive methods will be employed. The data are collected from previous studies developed in this direction and from first-hand experience in accessibility services at the Valencian public TV station À Punt Mèdia. This sort of study constitutes a useful tool for identifying the real challenges found during professional practices and suggesting proposals for improvement that may contribute to enhancing the quality of accessibility services. It goes without saying that users’ feedback is fundamental to guarantee the quality of products and to take a step forward into improving the way accessibility services are developed. In this sense, the results of this research point out that it is necessary to ensure good working conditions, providing the required materials and satisfying professionals’ needs so that they can make the most of their skills and be able to work in a more efficient way, thus taking a solid step forward towards guaranteeing the real inclusion of people with sensory impairments.
