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TACtv ready for real time described video


TORONTO - The Accessible Channel (TACtv) will air the CanWest-commissioned original drama series Rookie Blue in simulcast with Global TV, marking the first time a series has premiered with described video in real time.“This is a tremendous step forward in creating a television experience that includes everyone,” said David Errington, president and CEO of Accessible Media Inc., in a statement. “When we launched TACtv almost two years ago, we aimed to make described video available on current programming in simulcast, making the program truly available to all. We sincerely thank Canwest for their help in making this happen and for...