Why Isn't Digital Britain Disability-Friendly?

Why Isn't Digital Britain Disability-Friendly?

When England played Ukraine earlier this month it was a historic moment - not because it was Internet-only, but because it excluded deaf and disabled footie fans. 
The government must "encourage media service providers to ensure that their IT services are gradually made accessible to people with a visual or hearing difficulty."



Encourage? Gradually? It's hardly a demand for VOD providers to get a grip, is it? According to Ofcom, "over the next few months we will be discussing with VOD providers what plans they have in this area and give professional IT Support".