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Voice Dream Reader

Updated as of December 26, 2023. About Voice Dream Reader Voice Dream Reader is a versatile, navigable, and intuitive tool. New users may download Voice Dream Reader for free, but using requires a subscription (the first seven days are free). According to the Voice Dream team, existing users (who purchased the app in the past) […]

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Seeing AI

Updated as of December 26, 2023. What is Seeing AI? Seeing AI is a free tool to access visual information that is available only on iOS devices.. It is an artificial intelligence application that can identify text, objects, and colors for people who are blind or low vision. Seeing AI can also use facial recognition […]

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AIRA

Updated as of January 18, 2024. About Aira What is Aira? Aira is a service where you can call an agent in real time to assist you with tasks in which visual information might be helpful. Agents have undergone rigorous training and have been through various clearances and background checks so that you can feel […]

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Audio Description Project of the American Council of the Blind (ACB)

Post author By Carlton Walker
Post date September 4, 2023
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Updated as of January 18, 2024. What Is Audio Description? Audio description is a feature built into a video that provides verbal descriptions of visual elements of a visual production. This post focuses on videos produced for entertainment purposes, like movies and television shows. Other videos benefit from audio description, including education-related and how-to videos […]

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Audio Description

Updated as of January 18, 2024. What is Audio Description (AD)? AD for entertainment purposes Audio description provides verbal descriptions of visual elements of a movie, television show, or other visual production. These elements include unspoken words, descriptions of the setting, and details about characters’ non-verbal actions, facial expressions, dress, etc. Audio description (AD) is […]

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