AMI-audio is a broadcast reading service, a network on which volunteers read and record full-text spoken-word versions of current articles from leading newspapers and magazines. The channel makes local, regional, national and international news available to viewers who are blind and vision-restricted, who have learning disabilities or have physical and motor-skill disabilities.

To use AMI-audio, you need to activate the SAP/MTS on your TV. Your remote control should have a button that says MTS or SAP.

You also can tune into the CBC News Network and AMI-audio service will be heard.

Descriptive Video Service (DVS) is an aid for persons who are blind or vision-restricted. It provides a voiceover description of a program's key visual elements with narration inserted during natural pauses in program dialogue. DVS describes actions not otherwise reflected in the dialogue, such as the movement of a person in the scene.

DVS enhanced programming is offered by most Canadian broadcasters for a few hours each week in their regular programming schedule.

If DVS is offered in a program, video description can be turned on or off.

Most TVs have SAP/MTS features available through menu options described in the owner's. Turn on SAP/MTS and, if DVS is offered in the selected program, DVS will be heard.

Descriptive Video Services (DVS) can be enabled or disabled quickly by pressing the “D” button on your Shaw remote.

If you encounter an error with descriptive video services:

• Toggle the feature ON and then OFF either through the HD Guide menu or by using the “D” button on your Shaw remote
• Reset the audio settings to default using the “Reset to Default” option in the HD Guide menu. Need more info? Check out this article.

DVS can be activated on a Rogers' Digital Box, HD Box or HDPVR through the programming guide. Depending on which programming guide you have, use these steps to access your DVS settings:

If you are using Rogers' traditional guide with a blue background, using your remote, press Settings twice, then Setup, then Audio Setup and then select Descriptive Audio Service and press the > arrow key and OK to turn on the service.

If you are using Rogers' new HD guide with a dark grey or transparent background, press the Menu button on your remote. Select Settings, then Audio Settings, press the > arrow key to highlight DVS. Arrow down and move the slider over to On.

Take your entertainment experience to the next level with these features: voice command, larger buttons and accessibility shortcut.

Learn more about using the Large Button Voice Remote.

With the Voice Remote, Ignite TV subscribers can use voice commands to control their TV and search for content. This includes setting your DVR and searching for your favourite movies and TV shows by actor, title or genre. Accessibility functions like Enhanced Text Readability and Audio Descriptions can be accessed using the voice command “Accessibility Settings.” The Voice Remote is also available via computer, tablet or smartphone using Web Remote.

Learn more about Voice Commands.

Each type of browser has its own support section to assist you with improving your accessibility options. Follow these links to learn more about your browser's options:


Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome

When you make a call and get a busy signal, Busy Redial will notify you with a distinctive ring once the line is free. You won't have to keep redialing the number to check if it's free. Follow these steps to enable the feature.

1. Dial *99 and select options 2, 1 then 1. When You hear a busy signal, hang up.
2. Pick up the receiver and dial *66, a distinctive ring will let you know once the line is free.
3. Pick up and you will be connected.

Customer Service Representatives and Technical Support Representatives are available to assist you via an online chat program.


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