BEA2026

How can a blind person “see” a media event or a theatrical presentation?

This workshop will demonstrate and provide practica in how audio description (AD) provides access to the arts for people who are blind. AD employs principles of visual literacy in order to make visual images accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. AD provides access to the myriad visual representations that enhance our lives and society. The
workshop will provide an overview of the history of audio description, a focus on the nature of the audiences for audio description, and demonstrate how audio describers build their skills.