Menu Cymraeg Search Home About Ofcom Accessibility and diversity Accessibility and diversity We want the UK's communications systems to be accessible to everyone. This means we always look at accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the areas we regulate. We also focus on these principles in our own organisation. Here, you can find all our webpages relating to accessibility and diversity. Accessibility A list of links relating to accessibility Link Description Accessibility of Ofcom's website Ofcom recognises the importance of providing a website that is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. Usability and accessibility research This section covers Ofcom's research in a number of areas related to usability and accessibility. Accessibility of communications services An overview of Ofcom’s work on the accessibility of communications services to disabled people. Television access services code This sets out what broadcasters must do to allow hearing and visually impaired consumers to access TV content. Channels required to provide access services Lists of television channels required to provide access services in a given year. Broadcast TV access service reports These access service reports show whether broadcasters are meeting their requirements to make their content accessible. Video on-demand accessibility This area includes reports which set out the extent to which on-demand programme services (ODPS) carried subtitles, audio description or signing. Accessibility of Electronic Programme Guides Annual reports on EPG accessibility. Diversity and inclusion A list of links relating to diversity and inclusion Link Description Diversity and inclusion programme At Ofcom we are determined to do all we can to promote diversity and equality inside our organisation and in the wider sectors we regulate. Overview of Ofcom's diversity work for the year A brief overview of our work to promote diversity within broadcasting. Diversity and equality in broadcasting hub Information and guidance on how broadcasters can improve the diversity of their organisations. Staff networks and jobs A list of links relating to staff networks and jobs Link Description Staff networks and groups At Ofcom we have in place several networks to support colleagues. Jobs Ofcom is an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident employer. Consumer panels A list of links relating to consumer panels Link Description Communications Consumer Panel (CCP) The CCP pays particular attention to the needs of vulnerable people; older people; people with disabilities; and micro businesses. Advisory Committee for Older and Disabled People (ACOD) ACOD advises Ofcom about issues concerning the communications and postal sectors relating to older and disabled people. Subscribe to update emails Footer Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Youtube Instagram Advice for Businesses A starter pack for businesses Knowing your rights Disabled business customers Read all our advice for businesses About Ofcom What is Ofcom? Contact Us Nations and regions Jobs Media Centre General Privacy Statement Our work in Welsh About this website Accessibility Cookies Policy Terms of Use Copyright and information re-use © Ofcom 2021 This website uses cookies to store information on your device. Some are necessary to make the site work. Others are optional, and help us understand how people interact with our website and content so that we can make them better. Using this tool will set a cookie to remember your preferences. You can update them by clicking on the cookie control icon in the bottom corner. For more information on the cookies we use, . The two buttons that follow allow you to accept all cookies and close the tool, or reject all optional cookies and close the tool. If you would like more details on our necessary cookies or would like to choose your optional cookies then the following sections detail how to do this. Necessary cookies These make our website work as it should. You can disable them via your browser settings, but this may prevent certain functionality from working. Optional - Performance cookies These help us understand how people use our website, which helps us improve it. Off Optional - Marketing cookies These allow us to deliver and measure the performance of our communications through other channels. We use online advertising to help consumers get the best from their phone and broadband services. Marketing cookies enable us to target advertising on third party websites and services towards groups of people who have previously visited our website, based on their demographics or content interests. Off Save and close Cookie Control