Lightning Talk: Cultural Competency in Audio Description and Alt Text

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, From 1:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. ET

In ten minutes, you will understand how the lack of cultural competency in audio and image description reduces access for all Blind and low vision consumers. We will discuss the ways it presents throughout the production of audio description, and will hear an example and discuss the steps to assure equitable experiences.

Presenter: Thomas Reid, Audio producer | Voice Over Talent | Audio Description Narrator Consultant & Advocate. Thomas Reid is the host and producer of Reid My Mind Radio, a podcast featuring compelling people impacted by all degrees of blindness and disability. Through his annual season, "Flipping the Script on Audio Description," Reid explores the art and examines its implications on the community.  A member of the Social Audio Description Collective and a freelance Audio Description Narrator, Thomas has appeared on projects for Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, PBS and more. He provides consultations for independent film makers, film festivals, co-facilitates workshops and serves as moderator or panelist for discussions on audio description and content accessibility.

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Lightning Talks are concise virtual presentations by experts (10 minutes or less) followed by a short live Q&A session. A benefit of Access/VSA Network membership, the Talks are FREE to all current members. Come see how much you can learn in just a half-hour!

Closed captioning and ASL interpretation are both available for all webinars. For the most accessible viewing experience, we recommend watching the webinar on a desktop computer or laptop screen. For more information or to request other access services, please contact the Office of Accessibility and VSA at (202) 416-8727 (voice) or [email protected].