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Last Updated May 09, 2008

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NewRead the status of how you will (might) receive Video Description on your TV in the USA in the digital world starting February 17, 2009, and on digital TVs in the years beyond.

COAT, Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology, is seeking affiliate organizations who share their interest in making sure people with disabilities have full access to evolving technologies, including video description.  Membership is free.  Visit COAT for more information; and New watch the Congressional Hearing on "Draft Legislation Enhancing Access to Broadband Technology and Services for Persons with Disabilities" from May 1st.  (Fast-forward to get by audio problems.  Read Sgt Major Acosta's moving testimony.)

A described trailer for the new (March '08) described movie Dr Suess' Horton Hears a Who is now available.  There are MANY new movie theaters offering audio described films.  See if there is a MoPix (USA, Canada) or DTS Access (USA, UK, Australia) cinema in your area showing audio described films.  Find described DVDs available in the UK and Australia.

The Audio Description International (ADI) website collects and provides information on audio description in all its forms:  live theatre, television, movies, DVDs, and more.

The Audio Description Symbol.Audio Description (AD) is the descriptive narration of key visual elements of live theatre, television, movies, and other media to enhance their enjoyment by consumers who are blind or have low vision.  AD is the insertion of audio explanations and descriptions of the settings, characters, and action taking place in such media, when such information about these visual elements is not offered in the regular audio presentation.  Thanks to the work of dedicated organizations around the world, audio description is now offered in selected movie theaters, videos, live theatre, and television programming, and is making its presence felt in a variety of new venues.

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