Blind Level Tech
Blind Level Tech
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Blind Guys Don't Watch TV
21 minutes Posted Feb 18, 2025 at 9:00 am.
– Introduction and Friday Vibes
– Debunking the Myth: Can Blind People Watch TV?
– Enabling Audio Description on Netflix & Disney Plus
– The Evolution of Audio Description: SAP and Language Tracks
– AudioVault.net: A Free Resource for Audio-Described Movies
– The Origins of Audio Description: A Blind Powerlifter’s Contribution
– Throwback: VHS, DVDs, and Early Accessible Media
– The Blind Level Tech Sandwich of the Week
– Final Thoughts & Encouragement to Try Audio Description
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Episode Summary In this episode of Blind Level Tech, hosts Evan Starnes and Kelvin Crosby discuss the importance of audio description for blind and low-vision audiences. They share their experiences with accessible media, explain how to enable audio description on platforms like Netflix and Disney Plus, and explore free resources such as AudioVault.net for obtaining audio-described movies.
The episode also teases an upcoming guest, Josh Miele, who developed the YouDescribe app, allowing volunteers to provide audio descriptions for YouTube videos. The conversation takes a humorous turn as the hosts discuss past experiences with accessibility, from early VHS tapes to modern-day streaming services. They also introduce their Sandwich of the Week segment, debating the perfect movie-watching sandwich.
The episode wraps up with a call to action: listeners are encouraged to try audio description, introduce it to sighted friends and family, and share their first experience with described media by emailing [email protected] or calling (720) 712-8856.
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