Welcome to audiodescription.com.au

You will find information about what audio description is and how it works, as well as details about the history of audio description. This site is constantly updated with audio description developments happening both in Australia and internationally, and it contains information about other organisations that help with audio description services.

This website benefits people looking for a technological solution to media accessibility, not only the blind and vision impaired but other groups as well. Audio description enables people with print disabilities such as dyslexia, colour blindness, and others with both learning difficulties and physical disabilities to interact with print and visual media.

Other information about DVDs, Cinema, TV and the Arts is also available here, including a complete listing of DVD titles available in Australia.

Mashup team uses captions to create new audio tracks

Monday, 30 June 2008 05:50

The BBC has a TV show called 'Click' which looks at the IT developments of the week, broadcasting on BBC World and streamed on its website.  

One of the items in the show looked at 'mashups' which is taking different existing technologies and combining them into one product.

Read more: Mashup team uses captions to create new audio tracks

Digital television take up still under 50%

Monday, 30 June 2008 05:47

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has reported that the take up rate for digital television is now 42% of households (end 2007), which includes more than 50% of those accessing digital television via a subscription television service.

Read more: Digital television take up still under 50%

Vision Australia calls for audio description volunteers

Friday, 27 June 2008 01:38

Vision Australia is currently looking for audio description volunteers. This is an exciting opportunity that may appeal to those who already are passionate about making the arts accessible to everyone and are looking for a challenge.  Full training is provided. 

For more information on this opportunity, visit Vision Australia’s website.