RTÉ leads the way with new service for the deaf.
In 1975 RTÉ broadcast its first 'News for the Deaf'.
The format for this News bulletin was agreed upon in consultation with the National Association for Deaf People. An announcer read a summary of the day's news, which also appeared as script on screen. According to the RTÉ Guide preview of the new service below, RTÉ was the first broadcaster in Europe to offer a daily News programme for the deaf.
This extract from 'News for the Deaf' read by presenter Colm Connolly was broadcast in 1982.
RTÉ Guide article 3 January 1975.
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