Welcome to the Audio Description Website
This website is designed to give you a comprehensive view of what is happening in audio description in both Australia and the rest of world. You will find listings of audio description news and products that you can experience direct (especially DVDs and live performances), samples of audio description from other places, including movies and television shows and basic information on how to access audio description, what kind of equipment you need (generally nothing beyond a standard DVD player or television) and where to find out more information.
Is the new Apple TV accessible?
Thursday, 02 September 2010 14:01
Steve Jobs has announced the second generation of the Apple TV, a device that streams media to your high-definition TV. For people who are blind or vision impaired, the burning question is: Is it accessible?
New iPod range continues to support accessibility
Thursday, 02 September 2010 11:39
People who are blind or vision impaired will be pleased to know that the new generation of iPods will continue to be accessible with the support of VoiceOver, Apple’s text-to-speech technology.
Read more: New iPod range continues to support accessibility
Changes to Your Local Cinema website
Tuesday, 31 August 2010 10:04
In preparation for the expansion of the accessible cinema program in major cinema chains nationally, the Your Local Cinema website will be undergoing some changes of its own.
Smart top box reviewed on radio
Friday, 27 August 2010 17:28
The Goodmans Smart Talk Box, recently released in the UK, is the world’s first digital set-top box to feature talking menus and program guides.
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