7 Mar, 05:28··

Tagesschau reports on the situation.

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Tagesschau, Germany’s national broadcaster, is now providing its news broadcasts with sign language interpretation. This aims to make the news accessible to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Tagesschau, Germany’s national broadcaster, has launched a new initiative to provide its news bulletins and programs in sign language. This move aims to improve accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The broadcast utilizes sign language interpretation alongside spoken commentary. The broadcaster also released a simplified version of its news content in ‘Einfacher Sprache’ to make news more understandable for people with lower literacy levels. This initiative reflects a growing commitment to inclusivity and democratic participation within Germany. Tagesschau is broadcast on Das Erste, a public television channel, and is one of the most-watched news programs in Germany.

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Highlights

Tagesschau Offers Sign Language Interpretation

Tagesschau is providing sign language interpretation for its news programs to make them accessible to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Simplified News Version Launched

ARD has created a simplified version of Tagesschau to help people with cognitive disabilities or limited German understand the news.

News Broadcasts Now Include Sign Language

Tagesschau now broadcasts its news with sign language interpretation, alongside spoken commentary.

Accessibility Initiative by ARD

ARD is launching initiatives to provide news in ‘Einfacher Sprache’ (Simplified Language) and sign language.

Tagesschau’s Role in Inclusive Media

Tagesschau is taking a significant step towards inclusivity in German media by offering sign language broadcasts.

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