The Deaf Confederation of Venezuela warns about a “gap” in access to information

The Deaf Confederation of Venezuela (Consorven) warned this Thursday about a “gap” in access to information for “people with disabilities”, because – it stated – television channels and social networks “are not complying” with the regulations for guarantee this right.

Through a press release, the president of Consorven, Juan Ángel De Gouveia, said that “an alarming lack of accessibility was evident in the presentation of official news and information,” according to the organization’s monitoring of “three television channels.” open and social networks of spokespersons and official entities”, during the first three days of last August.

Among the main findings of the monitoring, according to De Gouveia, is the “absence of interpretation in sign language”, as well as the poor “use of visual resources” and “simple and descriptive language.”

Likewise, he stated that, although Venezuela has a legal framework to “guarantee the rights of people with disabilities,” it is necessary to “strengthen the implementation of these regulations through effective public policies, investment in resources and greater awareness.” of society.”

“It is essential that state media fulfill their role of informing the entire population and adopt measures to make their content accessible to everyone and that no one is left behind,” said the president of Consorven.

In addition, he called on the media, the State and citizens to work together to “build a more inclusive society”, in which “all people have access to information on equal terms.”

He stated that the lack of access to information “limits the right of people with disabilities to participate fully in the social and political life of the country”, in addition to putting them at a “disadvantage” to “make informed decisions, participate in political life and social, and exercise their rights.