EU AVMSD Accessibility Requirements

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The European Union's Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) includes requirements for accessibility (subtitles, audio description, sign language) on TV and on-demand services. Resources here outline how video service providers must comply to ensure content is accessible to people with disabilities.

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