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Bridging the Gap: How I4AD is Revolutionizing XR Audio Descriptions

Tech Notes Many of us are familiar with the subtitles and captions that help us follow along when music swells over dialogue in movies and TV shows. But what if you couldn’t see the myriad of stunning visuals that bring your favorite performances to life? Instead of words written out on a screen, you would need a voice to guide you. Insert audio descriptions here. This often overlooked form of accessibility is essential for the 2.2 billion blind and low vision (BLV) folks worldwide that rely…
Author Kristen Reed
Blog Topics Talent Lab Exclusive, Talent Lab Tech Notes

Calling People “IN” and the “Advantage of a Good Light”

Tech Notes Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "We must be as courteous to a person as we are to a picture, which we are willing to give the advantage of a good light." At this year’s Teach Access Student Academy, I was honored to overhear a conversation between Haben Girma and Lainey Feingold that left a lasting impression. They spoke about the powerful impact of “calling people in” instead of “calling them out” when they make mistakes in accessibility. One example they gave was when someone…
Author Kristen Reed
Blog Topics Talent Lab Tech Notes, Talent Lab Exclusive