91% of respondents are in favour of improving their engagement with culture, leisure, sporting, entertainment and social activities. The level of interest in the various options ranges from 33% to 51% - with 13% interested in menus in Braille. This may reflect the relevance of the suggested activities e.g. not all respondents may be theatre goers or sporting enthusiasts, for example. The highest priority is given to audio description on TV programmes (51%). In fact, audio facilities are also prioritised in the other elements of culture, social and leisure activities: museums, galleries, cinema, sporting venues and theatre. Having well publicised and effective systems for obtaining assistance is critical for 48% of respondents. Brightly lit spaces and large standardised labelling, as well as colour coding, also serve to enhance experiences for people with sight loss (46% to 48%). A sighted guide is another attractive option to many (45%). 10.1.2 Culture, leisure, sporting, entertainment and social activities made easier by level of vision. Table 45 This table gives information about what respondents believe would make culture, leisure, sporting, entertainment and social activities easier to use according to level of vision. Vision Impairment All Options Mild Moderate Blind Options for people at sports, entertainment, cultural venues to 38% 43% 76% 54% avail of a specific seating area (of their choice) to accommodate their requirements based on their level and type of vision. 36% 34% 66% 52% Large print menus 26% 25% 62% 51% Audio description on TV programmes Well publicised and effective systems for obtaining assistance as 23% 32% 60% 48% required at entertainment, sport leisure or cultural events. 45% 39% 57% 48% Brightly lit area in restaurants 55% 64% 21% 48% Standardised markings on Ladies, Gents and Accessible toilets
91% of respondents are in favour of improving their engagement with culture, leisure, sporting, entertainment and social activities. The level of interest in the various options ranges from 33% to 51% - with 13% interested in menus in Braille. This may reflect the relevance of the suggested activities e.g. not all respondents may be theatre goers or sporting enthusiasts, for example. The highest priority is given to audio description on TV programmes (51%). In fact, audio facilities are also prioritised in the other elements of culture, social and leisure activities: museums, galleries, cinema, sporting venues and theatre. Having well publicised and effective systems for obtaining assistance is critical for 48% of respondents. Brightly lit spaces and large standardised labelling, as well as colour coding, also serve to enhance experiences for people with sight loss (46% to 48%). A sighted guide is another attractive option to many (45%). 10.1.2 Culture, leisure, sporting, entertainment and social activities made easier by level of vision. Table 45 This table gives information about what respondents believe would make culture, leisure, sporting, entertainment and social activities easier to use according to level of vision. Vision Impairment All Options Mild Moderate Blind 38% 43% 76% 54% Options for people at sports, entertainment, cultural venues to avail of a specific seating area (of their choice) to accommodate their requirements based on their level and type of vision. 36% 34% 66% 52% Large print menus 26% 25% 62% 51% Audio description on TV programmes 23% 32% 60% 48% Well publicised and effective systems for obtaining assistance as required at entertainment, sport leisure or cultural events. 45% 39% 57% 48% Brightly lit area in restaurants 55% 64% 21% 48% Standardised markings on Ladies, Gents and Accessible toilets
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