As far as I know, the apple Tv and set top box are completely separate, so it 
wouldn’t affect the normal SAP setting. This is also the case with me running 
AT&T Uverse box so this is not localized to Verizon. 
> On Sep 10, 2015, at 1:13 PM, Eileen Scrivani <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
>  
> I am very interested in Apple TV, but am not clear on what it will give me 
> that I might already have.  Currently with Verizon FIOS as our provider, we 
> have enabled the Described Video Service option on the TV/set top box.  The 
> draw back for us with this is that in order to get description, we had to 
> enable Spanish as the language and we’re not a spanish speaking household.  
> So if programs are on that would normally be in English, we get them 
> broadcast in spanish if/when DVS is not offered.  And, Verizon doesn’t give a 
> way that we can change the option without sighted assistance. 
>  
> So, I’m wondering if we decide to buy an Apple TV, will it give us control 
> over the set-top box/cable settings?  And, will it operate as our standard TV 
> remote for changing stations, adjusting volume, and switching between 
> DVD/video player and TV? 
>  
> Also, will it provide any better access to say tv program listings that are 
> visually shown on a certain station?  Both of us are totally blind so these 
> are the things that would really make it beneficial if we get one.
>  
> And, finally, , will it just work with our current Verizon connections or do 
> we have to buy additional service to get it working?
>  
> I know I’ve asked a lot, but I find it confusing so appreciate any insight 
> you all can offer.
>  
> Thanks.
>  
> Eileen
>  
> From: Kevin Shaw <mailto:[email protected]>
> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 8:24 AM
> To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> 
> ; [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
> Subject: TVOS Accessibility
>  
> Apple’s page on TVOS accessibility.
>  
> http://www.apple.com/accessibility/tvos/ 
> <http://www.apple.com/accessibility/tvos/>
>  
> 
> Kevin
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