HEARING LOSS? Do you suffer from partial or profound deafness? I do. In fact my hearing aids are pictured above. Did you know Sky News has scrapped its text news facility on the red button? Over the past few years I've found that text service to be the ideal way to get my news first thing in the morning. Yes, I know the BBC has a similar service which (for a balance between Sky and the Beeb) I've also used every morning. But why has Sky TV scrapped its news text service in favour of video only? I am so annoyed over this clear-cut case of discrimination against those of us with hearing issues, I sent the following e-mail to Sky News on 1st November. Suffice it to say, I'm still awaiting a reply.
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Dear News at Sky
I suffer from severe hearing loss, and I'm appalled at the apparent scrapping of your text news on the red button, which I've been using for quite a few years.
If my suspicions are correct, I believe your actions are a clear case of discrimination against those of us with hearing issues. I have therefore copied-in Maria Miller MP, the Secretary of State for Media and Equalities, on this e-mail's circulation.
Yours faithfully
I suffer from severe hearing loss, and I'm appalled at the apparent scrapping of your text news on the red button, which I've been using for quite a few years.
If my suspicions are correct, I believe your actions are a clear case of discrimination against those of us with hearing issues. I have therefore copied-in Maria Miller MP, the Secretary of State for Media and Equalities, on this e-mail's circulation.
Yours faithfully
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I have now copied the above e-mail to the Secretary of State and, if you suffer from hearing loss too, I urge you to do the same. Thank you. Best Wishes David (November 5, 2013)
I have now copied the above e-mail to the Secretary of State and, if you suffer from hearing loss too, I urge you to do the same. Thank you. Best Wishes David (November 5, 2013)
