Podcast appearances and mentions of joel snyder

Sunday Edition Presents: Teaching Audio Description a conversation  Live from the Adrian Archt Center  with Dr. Joel Snyder  & Eric Lipp C.E.O. of Open Doors Organization explains new regulations flying with Guide Dogs   This week Anthony and the Sunday Edition crew go behind the scenes live with Dr. Joel as he imparts his vast knowledge of Audio Description with the new crop of Audio Describers at the Adrian Archt Center in Miami. We will get to hear some of the sample description they come up with and we will chat about the process.   Dr. Joel Snyder is known internationally as one of the world's first “audio describers,” a pioneer in the field of Audio Description, a translation of visual images to vivid language for the benefit, primarily, of people who are blind or have a vision impairment.  Since 1981, Dr. Snyder has introduced audio description techniques in over 40 states and 65countries and has made thousands of live events, media projects and museums accessible.  Most recently, Dr. Snyder was named a Fulbright Scholar to train audio describers in Greece and Ukraine over a four-week period. In 2014, the American Council of the Blind published Dr. Snyder's book, The Visual Made Verbal – A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description, available as an audio book, in Braille,in screen reader accessible formats, and in English, Polish, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese print editions.    Then in our second hour we will discuss the changing regulations for flying with our Guides, travel forms and the founding of Open Doors Organization.     **Eric Lipp, Executive Director, Open Doors Organization **   Eric founded Open Doors Organization (ODO) in 2000 after personally experiencing the restrictions that people with disabilities face in everyday life due to a lack of awareness and knowledge by businesses. In the 23 years since, he has assisted countless companies, primarily in travel, tourism, and transportation, to better serve the disability community while also encouraging individuals with disabilities to travel. Among his most notable accomplishments are the four Market Studies on Travelers with Disabilities, most recently in 2020, which are viewed in the travel industry as the definitive source for statistics on travel by Americans with disabilities.   Eric has worked on numerous government-funded research projects focused on accessible travel under the United States National Academy of Sciences including the Multimodal and Accessible Travel Standards Assessment, ACRP Report 210 “Innovative Solutions to Facilitate Accessibility for Airport Travelers with Disabilities", and the Accessible Transportation Technologies Research Initiative's "User Needs Assessment", which determined the general categories of disability recognized in travel-related research today.    Eric is a recognized expert in universal design, the unique needs of people with all types of disabilities, and U.S. and international disability regulations. He sits on multiple advisory boards including those of Alaska Airlines, Amtrak, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, United Airlines, and the Transportation Security Administration's Aviation Security Advisory Council, where he co-chairs the Passengers with Disabilities Working Group. He was also recently appointed to the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board under the U.S. Department of Commerce.   Find out more at https://acb-sunday-edition.pinecast.co

We're marking Disability Pride Month by revisiting my 2022 interview with Dr. Joel Snyder, a pioneering force in the field of audio description. Dr. Snyder delves into the origins and evolution of audio description, a crucial service that makes visual media accessible to those who are blind or have low vision. He shares his journey from theater and voice work to becoming a key advocate and innovator in the field, highlighting the importance of audio description in theaters, museums, television, film, and streaming services.Dr. Snyder explains the meticulous process of creating audio description, emphasizing the need for vivid, imaginative, and succinct language that complements the original artwork without overshadowing it. He discusses the growing acceptance and implementation of audio description across various art forms, including dance and opera, and the significant role that technology and advocacy play in its expansion.  Today's podcast offers a profound look at how audio description enriches the cultural landscape for all and underscores the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in the arts.

We're marking Disability Pride Month by revisiting my 2022 interview with Dr. Joel Snyder, a pioneering force in the field of audio description. Dr. Snyder delves into the origins and evolution of audio description, a crucial service that makes visual media accessible to those who are blind or have low vision. He shares his journey from theater and voice work to becoming a key advocate and innovator in the field, highlighting the importance of audio description in theaters, museums, television, film, and streaming services.Dr. Snyder explains the meticulous process of creating audio description, emphasizing the need for vivid, imaginative, and succinct language that complements the original artwork without overshadowing it. He discusses the growing acceptance and implementation of audio description across various art forms, including dance and opera, and the significant role that technology and advocacy play in its expansion.  Today's podcast offers a profound look at how audio description enriches the cultural landscape for all and underscores the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in the arts.

20240719 In Perspective Originally Broadcasted July 19, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Joel Snyder joined us talking about all things audio description.   Sponsored by: Branco Events

Show Notes episode 125 Dr. Joel Snyder interview Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Audio description is the topic ! We have the founder of the audio description project, Dr Joel Snyder , joining us for a lively and informative interview. Dr Snyder is the author of The Visual Made Verbal: A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description. In addition to his other achievements, he has trained people in audio description n in over 40 states. in this fun, and informative episode, we answer such question as what is audio description? How far has it reached across different media? How do we access audio description? Why is audio description important? Who benefits from audio description? And how is Writing interwoven into the industry and meaning of description? About Joel Snyder, Ph.D One of the first audio describers, Joel Snyder, Ph.D. is a true pioneer in the audio description field. He began describing theater events and media in 1981. A member of the Actors' Equity Association, the American Federation of TV and Radio Artists, and the Screen Actors Guild, and a 20-year veteran of work as an arts specialist for the National Endowment for the Arts, he is perhaps best known internationally as one of the first “audio describers” at the world's first audio description service (c. 1981). His contribution and impact to the field of audio description is vast and unparalleled. He is currently President, Audio Description Associates, LLC as well as the Founder/Senior Consultant, Audio Description Project, American Council of the Blind. A few of his recognitions include Author of The Visual Made Verbal: A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description Fulbright Scholar 2019 – For teaching in Audio Description in Athens, Greece with workshops in Malta and Ukraine Winner of the 2015 American Foundation for the Blind Access Award Winner of the 2014 Career Achievement Award in Audio Description of the American Council of the Blind Winner of the 2014 Vernon Henley Media Award for promoting and furthering the availability of audio description. Writing Opportunities Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders!! All details available at our Contact Us Portal Contact Information: Website www.WritingWorksWonders.com Main Book Webpage https://writingworkswonders.com/book/ Podcast email info@WritingWorksWonders.com Sign up for free writing prompts, Zoom links, contest and special events! Click to sign-up for our Email List Support this podcast through our Tip Jar or Patreon. Please Follow Us- We want to be social ;) Facebook @WritingWorksWonders Twitter @WritingWksPod Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/ Dr. Kathleen P. King- Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King's newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017 L Streaming and Rebroadcasts We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community, streamed live on ACB MEDIA Channel 5, and rebroadcasted on 986TheMix.com Internet radio station and ACB Media. Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/ Find out more at https://writing-works-wonders.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code writing for 40% off for 4 months, and support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers.

20240217 ADP in Conversation-ADP Founder, Dr. Joel Snyder Originally Broadcasted February 17, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Tabitha Kenlon, ACB's Audio Description Project Coordinator, as she invited Joel Snyder to reflect on his extensive career in audio description, especially his founding of the ADP and time as its senior consultant. Participants learned about the past, present, and future of audio description and the ADP.

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If an IBM PC can see the light, why not a Mac? Original text by Joel Snyder, SunWorld July 1993. This review calls A/UX “complete”, but that's meaningless until another Vancouverite demonstrates that it is possible to port Doom (sans audio) to it! The moment it worked. The usual emulators won't run A/UX since it requires an MMU. You'll need Shoebill (abandoned by the developer now that he works at Apple) or QEMU's Quadra 800 emulation. Watch someone else suffer so you don't have to: netfreak walks you through installing, patching, and configuring A/UX on a Macintosh SE/30. Boy is it slow. netfreak maintains some useful A/UX resources and a knowledge base. Mr. TenFourFox/OldVCR Cameron Kaiser has documented some interesting MachTen hacks and notes. If you find MachTen crashes shortly after launch, you might have a faulty 68LC040 CPU. I hope you bought AppleCare. “[X11 performance was] … about six times faster than a Sun 3/50.” Six times as fast as slow is still slow. Macworld November 1992 reports “Even on a [Quadra] 950, please note, A/UX is slow–three times slower than Unix on a midrange Sun workstation.” A/UX Product Manager Richard Finlayson's unabridged demo of A/UX 2.0 from the April 1990 Apple VHS User Group Connection tape. Apple's self-running Macromedia Director demo of A/UX 2.0, complete with simulated Extended Keyboard II typing sounds. Spot the two errors in the simulated CommandShells. The example user might be a play on Richard Finlayson's name.

20230624 1000 Audio Description Research Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5   The academic community has embraced audio description (AD) as a form of audiovisual translation and within other disciplines, particularly in countries outside the U.S. Attendees joined us to learn the latest in efforts to examine AD through survey-based research as well as lessons learned from professional practice. Moderator: Dr. Joel Snyder, ACB Audio Description Project Founder and Senior Consultant, Takoma Park, MD   Edited By:  Tim Cumings

20230624 1430 Audio Description Across the Globe Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Several years ago, ACB collaborated with the World Blind Union in a survey of audio description practice worldwide. This panel highlighted AD activity in New Zealand/Australia, South Africa, and in the UK. Moderator: Dr. Joel Snyder, ACB Audio Description Project Founder and Senior Consultant, Takoma Park, MD   Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger

This week we conclude our discussion with Joel Snyder about Audio Description in the USA and internationally. We discuss some of the advocacy strategies likely to prove most successful for Australian consumer groups and individuals. As well, a call for upcoming stories. Next week we'll be discussing discrimination against Blind people, this time, not in the context of Guide Dog refusals, but against individuals just going about their daily business. We want to hear your discrimination story in brief, either as a recording or written down. We want to know what happened and what you did about it. Please send your recording or E-mail to new.horizons@bca.org.au or leave a message on the BCA feedback mailbox. Your story may be featured on the programme.

This week, we continue our discussion with Joel Snyder. We focus on the provision of AD on television, discuss the trials conducted in Australia, and some other methods of the provision of AD, gaining ground in the United States.

In this first episode for 2023, we hear the first part of an interview with Joel Snyder. Joel has been involved in Radio Reading services and audio description for over 40 years. He discusses the genesis of AD in the USA, and some of the background surrounding Audio Description on television.

It's an all new That Real Blind Tech show. Kicking off the New Year, Brian and Ed welcome in Dr. Joel Snyder, from Audio Description associates and the Founder of the Audio Description Project.   We start the interview  finding out how Joel started working in audio description. Joel explains what the early days of audio description was like including how difficult it was to convey what audio description actually was when people had no clue what it was.   We find out that a certain somebody who the Force is strong in is aware of audio description.   Joel walks us through some of the work he has done with museums to make the museums an accessible experience to the blind.   We then discuss how the initial work flows to deciding what would and would not work for audio description came about, and how audio description has changed over the past several decades. We discuss what audio description was like in the VHS and DVD days.   We then find out what Joel's goals were when he founded the Audio Description Project.   we discuss how different describing a museum tour is compared to film and TV, and how different describing a live event is compared to pre-recorded. We then discuss how amazing most Audio Described content is on the streaming services.    We then discuss Joel's book Audio Description, The Visual Made Verbal.   The conversation then moves to the networks, Congress requiring a minimum number of described hours, and the job the networks are currently doing with audio description.    It would not be an interview about audio description if we did not discuss the controversial topic of text to speech audio description. Which then turns us to the topic of when content switches from one streaming platform to another, why doesn't the audio described tracks follow with it.   We wrap up discussing methods of streaming audio described content to your phone and Spectrum Access.   To contact That Real Blind Tech Show, you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow , or leave us an old school phone message at 929-367-1005.     

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. We also make transcripts available, thanks to sponsorship by Pneuma Solutions, a global leader in accessible cloud technologies. Visit them on the web at . You can find the transcripts on our website at Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome Manitoba,0:00.000 Join me on Mushroom FM for my ABBA Special, Mosen at the Museum,1:10.149 Trouble sending a text with iOS 16 and my Brailliant,6:03.202 VoiceOver causing iPhone to call the wrong person,9:56.217 App Switcher issue appears resolved,10:56.805 VoiceOver quiet on calls,11:12.972 VoiceOver chattering when a call starts,22:39.499 Editing text from within iPhone's Braille Screen Input,23:36.137 More feedback on the Envision Smart Glasses,26:42.154 Can't read by sentence in JAWS,33:04.640 The misleading way TV ads speak prices,34:33.707 All things audio description with Joel Snyder,37:10.465 Closing and Contact info,1:58:58.739 Share your thoughts on these topics or any others. Drop me an email in writing or with an audio attachment, Jonathan at MushroomFm.com, or phone the listener line in the United States, +1864-60Mosen, that's +18646066736. Keep up with Mosen At Large between episodes. Follow MosenAtLarge on Twitter where you'll get audio extras, links to interesting news stories, sneak peeks about what's coming up and more. If you'd like to subscribe to our announcements only email list, please send email to And if you like the show, we'd love a positive review and for you to spread the word. Thank you.

The ACB Braille Forum September 2022 Volume LXI September 2022 No. 3 Published by the American Council of the Blind Table of Contents President's Message: The Audio Description Project Is Making a Difference, by Dan Spoone 2022 Conference and Convention Wrap-Up, by Janet Dickelman Thank You from the Auction Committee Section 508 Audio Description in the Federal Sector, by Pat Sheehan Smart Television for Dummies, by Carl Richardson The Audio Describer as Cast Member: Audio Description at Every Performance, by Joel Snyder, Ph.D. Audio Description Project 2022 Achievement Awards, by Kim Charlson ADP Congratulates This Year's Young Audio Description Reviewers, by Susan Glass ACB 2022 Audio Description Awards Gala Affiliate News Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action and Fairness Hearing Here and There, edited by Cynthia G. Hawkins High Tech Swap Shop ACB Officers, ACB Board of Directors, ACB Board of Publications Find out more at https://acb-braille-forum-and-e-forum.pinecast.co

Today, we're joined by Dr. Joel Snyder, who is known internationally as one of the world's first “audio describers.” He is a pioneer in the field of Audio Description, a translation of visual images to vivid language for the primary benefit of people who are blind or have a vision impairment. Since 1981, he has introduced audio description techniques in over 40 states and 64 countries and has made thousands of live events, media projects and museums accessible. Most recently, Dr. Snyder was named a Fulbright Scholar to train audio describers in Greece over a four-week period in 2019. In 2014, the American Council of the Blind published Dr. Snyder's book, The Visual Made Verbal – A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description, now available as an audiobook and in Braille from the Library of Congress, in screen reader accessible formats, and in English, Polish, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Chinese print editions; a version in Italian is planned for 2022. His PhD is from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona with a focus on audiovisual translation/audio description. Dr. Snyder is the President of Audio Description Associates, LLC and he serves as the Founder/Senior Consultant of the Audio Description Project of the American Council of the Blind.Thank you for listening to Allied! For transcripts, show information, and updates, visit our website: https://www.3playmedia.com/alliedpodcast/Follow us on social media! We can be found on Facebook and Twitter.

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Joel Snyder joins us on In Perspective this week, where he describes audibly his pioneering work in audio description. We also take questions from those who joined the podcast as an audience.

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Episode Notes Kenneth Semien, Sr., Chair of the DKM Fund Committee and First Timer in 2010, joins JP Morgan Chase Leadership fellow 2021, Anthony Corona, to talk about the committee awards and his journey from first timer to ACB Board member. Becky Dunkerson and Greg Lindberg, both award recipients, and Melanie Alt Sinohui, from ACB Next Gen, will also share their experiences and answer questions. Anthony and a few movie-loving friends will then talk all about the Oscars; nominations; the glamour; and how much fun Oscar parties can be!

0:01:00 Opening Announcements 0:06:15 Speaker Introductions 0:11:15 MaryBeth Wise; Talking Books Program 0:15:50 Joel Snyder, Audio Description Project 0:30:00 Sylvia Rosenthal, Metropolitan Washington Ear 0:41:30 Q&A 0:41:45 How do people transition from visual to auditory? 0:52:30 Will additional venues for audio description services be coming? 1:03:30 How to get a book not on NLS converted to audio? 1:06:20 Aren't cable providers required to provide audio description? 1:10:20 Using the BARD app? 1:23:20 Closing Announcements

Episode Notes This week we start by talking with Chris Snyder and JC Henning, who are narrating Audio Description for the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Tune in to hear what's happening behind the scenes. We also speak with Koni Simms, Margarine Beaman, Katie Frederick, Allan Petersen, Joel Snyder and Brian Charleson. They will tell us about the awards ACB, ADP and BOP offers and how to submit, etc… We will also speak to past award recipients.

Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention Sunday, September 19, 2021 Creating Audio Description, Dr. Joel Snyder, ACB Audio Description Project. We've all enjoyed audio described tours and movies, but what's involved in the process of bringing the content to life. Let's ask the AD expert. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-af0929 for 40% off for 4 months, and support ACB Events.

Educator and advocate Joel Snyder is one of the pioneers of audio description which makes the visual verbal for people who are blind or have low vision. Just as captioning or signing gives people who are deaf or hard of hearing access to media and performing arts, audio description provides a similar service to people who are blind or have low vision.  It's a specialized skill: AD must provide a narration of what a show is depicting visually, and it must do so without stepping on dialogue or musical cues. And there is no question: the use of AD is removing barriers to culture for blind people. And Joel Snyder was there from beginning. In the podcast, Snyder takes us back to the origins of AD, the differences in providing AD for live-theater or dance as opposed to film, television, or streaming, how technology is shaping the future of AD, and his work at the Audio Description Project at the American Council of the Blind. Follow us on:  Apple Podcasts   Google Podcasts

Educator and advocate Joel Snyder is one of the pioneers of audio description which makes the visual verbal for people who are blind or have low vision. Just as captioning or signing gives people who are deaf or hard of hearing access to media and performing arts, audio description provides a similar service to people who are blind or have low vision.  It's a specialized skill: AD must provide a narration of what a show is depicting visually, and it must do so without stepping on dialogue or musical cues. And there is no question: the use of AD is removing barriers to culture for blind people. And Joel Snyder was there from beginning. In the podcast, Snyder takes us back to the origins of AD, the differences in providing AD for live-theater or dance as opposed to film, television, or streaming, how technology is shaping the future of AD, and his work at the Audio Description Project at the American Council of the Blind. Follow us on:  Apple Podcasts   Google Podcasts

Audio Description in the Arts – Museums and Parks: Listeners joined Sheila Young, chair of the Audio Description Project Performing Arts, Museums and Parks Subcommittee and her guests, Joel Snyder, Stasha Boyd, Margie Donovan, Renee Arrington-Johnson, Debbie Grubb and Mary Hanks. The panel shared their experiences in the arena of museums, arts, National Park Services; the Uni D Project; and their participation in D-8. There was time for questions. You can support the AD Awards Gala and ACB's Audio Description Project by donating here or call 1-888-444-8320 to make your donation by phone.

Our 10th episode brings a first for Scene Change! During our annual division meeting on July 8, we recorded a live episode of the podcast featuring an all-star panel of influential members of the audio description community: Dr. Joel Snyder, Director of the Audio Description Project; Roy Samuelson, a renowned describer and voiceover artist; and our own Everette Bacon, a Board Member of the National Federation of the Blind. Enjoy Part 1 of this informative and insightful conversation with Lizzy and our panelists, and stay tuned for Part 2 in August! Oh, and speaking of Lizzy, we start off the show with a very exciting announcement involving our host!

Learn about Spectrum Access, tips to advocate for AD with your local broadcast station, participate in virtual museum tours with AD and access AD with a smart TV and subscriptions to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video with Carl Richardson, Audio Description Project (ADP) Co-Chair, Kim Charlson, Audio Description Project (ADP) Co-chair, Joel Snyder, ACB Audio Description Project (ADP) Director, and Johnathan Sweet, Spectrum Accessibility

Table of Contents - President's Message: Audio Description and ACB Celebrate Good Times, by Dan Spoone -A Final Piece of Information from the 2020 Convention, by Janet Dickelman  -Join Us on a New Leadership Journey: Apply to Become a 2021 Recipient of the DKM First-Timers Award, by Kenneth Semien Sr. - In Memoriam: James J. Megivern, July 2, 1931-December 16, 2020  - We're Making a Place for Charlie Crawford on ACB's Wall of Angels, by Penny Reeder  - ACB's Audio Description Project: What We've Accomplished, by Joel Snyder  - All about the Audio Description Project Website, by Fred Brack  - Audio Description: What It Means to Me, by Erika Wolf - Paradigm Shift: Audio Description Your Way, by Carl Richardson  - Audio Description Snobbery, by Roy Samuelson  - Commercials with Audio Description: It's About Time People Who Are Blind Are Considered within the Advertising Dollar, by Kim Charlson  - Here and There, edited by Cynthia G. Hawkins  - Tune In to God's Audio Description, by Chaplain Timothy Burdick  - High Tech Swap Shop -

Episode Notes This week we will be talking All things Audio Description with the subject matter experts that can give us all the current info and answer all of your questions. Dr. Joel Snyder is a tireless advocate for and a industry leading expert who has brought to ACB so much. This week we will start with the BADIE awards, the ADP Awards, what's new with Audio Description and so much more. See the official BADIE RELEASE below and find out how you can enter and possibly win an iPad or other great prizes. Jason Stark has been with the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) since 1991. Prior to serving as Director for the last ten years, his job duties at Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) focused on IT and distribution management. His experiences have included the administration of staff in 58 media libraries across the United States and was responsible for direction of computer and Internet operations resulting in national first-ever advancements in accessible media creation, delivery and retrieval. He designed and coded the very first project website, which grew to become the current Internet-based media cataloging, classifying, and scheduling system to meet the needs of students with a sensory disability, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Over the past ten years, under his guidance as Director, the project has seen an increase in usage and higher numbers of new members. New technology developments occurred including the iOS app, AppleTV app, Roku channel, interactive transcripts, and embeddable player integration with Learning Management Systems. New project initiatives were begun, such as direct service to students enabling them to take more control over their own learning both in the classroom and “on the go.” An expanded Learning Center which includes e-Learning training opportunities for teachers and other professionals was implemented as part of a complete website redesign. In addition to his work with the NAD, he has performed outside consulting for individuals and businesses in areas of general business consulting, technology training, accessibility and media production. Susan Glass For 30 years, Susan Glass taught English Composition, Creative Writing, and literature, first at San Jose State University, and then at West Valley Community College. Blind since birth, Susan says that her sister Jo Lynn and her mother were her first audio describers. She's been a member of ACB since 2006, and an active fan and promoter of audio description since 2010. She and her husband John Glass live in Saratoga California with Susan's 5 year old yellow lab guide dog Omni. Both John and Susan serve on the Board of Directors for the Vista Center For The Blind and Visually Impaired in Palo Alto CA Susan and Carl are two well-known members and advocates in the American Council of the blind. Working tirelessly in the audio description realm they bring your knowledge and expertise to Sunday edition this week in the hopes of advancing the two award programs as well as answer all of our audio description questions. BENEFITS OF AUDIO DESCRIPTION IN EDUCATION CONTEST -- "BADIE" Young People Who Are Blind Write Reviews of Film and Video The American Council of the Blind's Audio Description Project (ACB-ADP) and the Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) are continuing their co-sponsorship of an exciting opportunity for blind and visually impaired young people, in four categories from ages 7 to 21: the Benefits of Audio Description in Education (BADIE) contest. Kids love movies! Movies, videos, and other forms of multimedia are, these days, integral to public, private, and special education curriculum. If you're a young person who can't see or can't see well, audio description provides access to all the visual images of the movies that sighted young people enjoy. Students choose an audio-described film or video from the more than 8000 titles available through DCMP - visit www.dcmp.org. Or a young person who is blind can borrow an audio-described video or film from a library, and dozens of audio-described films videos are available for purchase through the ACB-ADP's website at www.acb.org/adp/dvds.html. Reviews can be submitted in writing, in braille or via an audio recording. Register for the contest at: http://listeningislearning.org/badie.html. Entries can also be submitted via e-mail or postal mail (submissions from outside the United States are welcome too.

Go beyond #KnowYourNarrator - this bonus episode from the weekly Audio Description Narrators of America series interviews your favorite decision makers, creators, writers, and influencers for movies and episodic tv.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Joel Snyder, Director of the Audio Description Project, and Susan Glass, Chair of the Benefits of Audio Description In Education (BADIE) Committee for the Audio Description Project.  We learn what the BADIE Contest is and its important mission of trying to get blind and low vision children to learn the benefits of Audio Description early in life.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Joel Snyder, Director of the Audio Description Project, and Susan Glass, Chair of the Benefits of Audio Description In Education (BADIE) Committee for the Audio Description Project.  We learn what the BADIE Contest is and its important mission of trying to get blind and low vision children to learn the benefits of Audio Description early in life.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Joel Snyder, Director of the Audio Description Project, and Susan Glass, Chair of the Benefits of Audio Description In Education (BADIE) Committee for the Audio Description Project.  We learn what the BADIE Contest is and its important mission of trying to get blind and low vision children to learn the benefits of Audio Description early in life.

On this episode of the ACB Advocacy Update, Claire and Clark discuss the recent updates in the audio description marketplace. They speak with Sam Joehl, President, ACB of Virginia, about the work of the Federal Communications Commission and their Disability Advisory Committee, and they speak with Dr. Joel Snyder, Director, ACB’s Audio Description Project about ACB’s ongoing work to increase audio description availability. To learn more about audio description innovations and to know what content is audio described, visit www.acb.org/adp.

Live sobre acessibilidade com Cida Leite e Georgea Rodrigues. Cida Leite é graduada em História pela Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro e em Direito pela Universidade Estácio de Sá. Iniciou seus estudos em Audiodescrição em 2013 e participou de treinamento com o Dr. Joel Snyder com certificação pela Audio Description Associates LLC. Atua como consultora há sete anos Georgea Rodrigues possui Graduação em Artes Cênicas e Jornalismo e Especialização em Audiodescrição pela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF). Atua como dubladora, locutora e jornalista há 28 anos e trabalha com Audiodescrição há oito. Participou de treinamento com o Dr. Joel Snyder com certificação pela Audio Description Associates LLC. É proprietária da Inclusive Acessibilidade Produção Cultural exercendo as funções de roteirista, narradora e coordenadora de acessibilidade. Episode analytics

Episode Notes It’s time for the 2020 BADIE, or Benefits of Audio Description in Education, Contest. The contest welcomes young blind and visually impaired people to watch their favorite audio described videos or movies, write some reviews, and send them in to win big prizes. The ACB’s very own audio description project’s Joel Snyder and Susan Glass will talk about the contest. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Mainstream East or press “2” for ACB Radio Mainstream West. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at http://acbradio.org/speaking-out-for-the-blind. Please note that there is a link located at the top half of the page and below the heading that says: “Home » Speaking Out for the Blind” where you can subscribe to the podcast feed and listen to Speaking Out for the Blind shows ranging from episode ninety-four to the present. You may also access the feed at https://speaking-out-for-the-blind.pinecast.co. Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind). My new show email address is: speakout@acbradio.org. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-234-2020-badie-contest

Dr. Joel Snyder explores the history and future of audio description. How did audio description start? Who did it? Why has closed captioning become ubiquitous while audio description has to fight for hours? It's ten years since the CVAA was passed; the anniversary is this month! Should we push for changes? There are very few people who have the comprehensive knowledge of audio description that is possessed by the ACB Director of the Audio Description Project, Joel Snyder.

Episode Notes As the Florida Council of the Blind takes the bold, first step on the Path to the Future, Sunday Edition presents: A round-up roundtable discussion with Movers & Shakers from both, FCB and ACB leadership. Additionally, we will be joined by members of the ACB Radio team, who will give us insight into the”behind the scenes” workings of putting on the first virtual State Convention. We will discuss highlights of FCB's Convention and what has been learned and will be applied to ACB's National Path to the Future in July. Callers with comments or questions are welcome. In our second hour, we will be joined by Joel Snyder of the Audio-description Project to chat about his life and his passion project. Please join us with your comments and questions. Joel is the leading expert in all things audio-described, and this will be a fun and very informative conversation. If you have any questions about how to access or use Zoom for the show, we can be reached at: celebrationac@aol.com

Episode Notes Sunday Edition with Anthony First and foremost, let me say thanks for all of the great feedback, compliments and well wishes for the show. I am overwhelmed with the response to the first episode and am very excited to share with you all that, because of the enormous response, we will be going live... Yes, thats LIVE on May 17th. More on that later! this week's Sunday Edition is all about CONVENTION! Movers and Shakers features a great conversation with the matriarch of convention, Janet Dickelman; about her road to, love of, and challenges of being the “MOMMA" of our beloved yearly event. We also chat about what life is like when she is not planning, following up, and generally herding Convention into shape! Then we are joined in the happenings segment by President Spoone for a roundtable discussion featuring the Path to Convention. We address the burning questions we all have as to how this will all be pulled off, and Janet and Dan do not shy away from the hard questions. Lastly, in our In The Spotlight segment Dan stays to tell us all about his Path to President, his vision and things get personal. Dan gives good talk and it is a conversation not to be missed. Throughout the show we highlight convention program events and you will hear from a few surprise affiliate voices! I would like to thank the affiliate presidents for their timely and fun submissions. Join us this Sunday at 1pm EST on ACB Radio Mainstream for this exciting show and look out next week for an amazing conversation with Anthony Stevens as well as a conversation with Brian Velasquez and the Advocacy Happenings he is achieving in New York City. I will also be bringing you all a fun surprise for the movers and shakers segment. Now back to the LIVE FORMAT FCB is the first state affiliate to bring their yearly convention to Virtual participation and will be broadcasting live over ACB Radio. Sunday Edition will feature a live recap and analysis of the event as the show goes live right after the convention on May 17th!! Awesome MOVER and SHAKERS will join me live to discuss what I know will be a success and what that means for the National Path into the Future!! I will also be joined in the second half of the show by Joel Snyder of the audio description project for a fun and information-rich question and answer session. So get your questions ready and help me put him on the spot LIVE with SUNDAY EDITION!! As always, you can contact the show at: celebrationac@aol.com

Interview with Dr. Joel Snyder: Brian and Carl interview Dr. Joel Snyder, Director of the Audio Description Project for the American Council of the Blind and President of Audio Description Associates. Joel started in the world of audio description back in 1981 and is considered to be one of the pioneers of audio description. Hear about his journey, thoughts, and what he thinks is the future of audio description. To leave feedback, suggestions, or ideas for a future podcast, please get in touch with the Picture This team by emailing your comments to or leave a voicemail at 857-302-2817. We may use your email or voicemail in a future episode. To learn more about audio description, please visit the Audio Description Project's website at Show notes and Links: To learn more about Dr. Joel Snyder and Audio Description Associates Places to obtain Dr. Joel Snyder's book The Visual Made Verbal: A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description: Bookshare: National Library Service: Amazon: ACB Mini Mall: FCC Disability Advisory Committee: WGBH's Media Access Group: World Blind Union Survey on Audio Description: Gregory Frazier Master's Thesis on AD: . Washington Ear: CVAA: Audio Description Mandates for Broadcast in UK: See Trailer with AD: Color of Paradise excerpt with AD: Deluxe Entertainment Services: List of Vendors on ACB Website: Audio Description Project Discussion Email List: Spectrum Access App: https://www.spectrum.net/support/accessibility/spectrum-access-app/ Soundfi app: Dr. Deborah Fels, Ryerson University: Stevie Wonder Music Video: News Article: Music Video with Audio Description: Theater Breaking Through Barriers: Comcast:  

Interview with Dr. Joel Snyder: Brian and Carl interview Dr. Joel Snyder, Director of the Audio Description Project for the American Council of the Blind and President of Audio Description Associates. Joel started in the world of audio description back in 1981 and is considered to be one of the pioneers of audio description. Hear about his journey, thoughts, and what he thinks is the future of audio description. To leave feedback, suggestions, or ideas for a future podcast, please get in touch with the Picture This team by emailing your comments to or leave a voicemail at 857-302-2817. We may use your email or voicemail in a future episode. To learn more about audio description, please visit the Audio Description Project’s website at Show notes and Links: To learn more about Dr. Joel Snyder and Audio Description Associates Places to obtain Dr. Joel Snyder’s book The Visual Made Verbal: A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description: Bookshare: National Library Service: Amazon: ACB Mini Mall: FCC Disability Advisory Committee: WGBH’s Media Access Group: World Blind Union Survey on Audio Description: Gregory Frazier Master’s Thesis on AD: . Washington Ear: CVAA: Audio Description Mandates for Broadcast in UK: See Trailer with AD: Color of Paradise excerpt with AD: Deluxe Entertainment Services: List of Vendors on ACB Website: Audio Description Project Discussion Email List: Spectrum Access App: https://www.spectrum.net/support/accessibility/spectrum-access-app/ Soundfi app: Dr. Deborah Fels, Ryerson University: Stevie Wonder Music Video: News Article: Music Video with Audio Description: Theater Breaking Through Barriers: Comcast:  

Interview with Dr. Joel Snyder: Brian and Carl interview Dr. Joel Snyder, Director of the Audio Description Project for the American Council of the Blind and President of Audio Description Associates. Joel started in the world of audio description back in 1981 and is considered to be one of the pioneers of audio description. Hear about his journey, thoughts, and what he thinks is the future of audio description. To leave feedback, suggestions, or ideas for a future podcast, please get in touch with the Picture This team by emailing your comments to or leave a voicemail at 857-302-2817. We may use your email or voicemail in a future episode. To learn more about audio description, please visit the Audio Description Project’s website at Show notes and Links: To learn more about Dr. Joel Snyder and Audio Description Associates Places to obtain Dr. Joel Snyder’s book The Visual Made Verbal: A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description: Bookshare: National Library Service: Amazon: ACB Mini Mall: FCC Disability Advisory Committee: WGBH’s Media Access Group: World Blind Union Survey on Audio Description: Gregory Frazier Master’s Thesis on AD: . Washington Ear: CVAA: Audio Description Mandates for Broadcast in UK: See Trailer with AD: Color of Paradise excerpt with AD: Deluxe Entertainment Services: List of Vendors on ACB Website: Audio Description Project Discussion Email List: Spectrum Access App: https://www.spectrum.net/support/accessibility/spectrum-access-app/ Soundfi app: Dr. Deborah Fels, Ryerson University: Stevie Wonder Music Video: News Article: Music Video with Audio Description: Theater Breaking Through Barriers: Comcast:  

Tuesday, July 7 9:30a.m.: ACB Welcome Show 10:00a.m.: Invocation: Deb Trevino, Newark, DE Pledge of Allegiance: JPMorgan Chase Fellows: Koni Sims, Sioux Falls, SD; and Wanda Denise Williford, Trenton, NJ 10:10a.m.: ACB Business: ACB Sponsor Recognitions: Margarine Beaman, Advertising and Sponsorship Coordinator, Austin, TX Diamond Sponsor Presentation: JPMorgan Chase Emerald Sponsor Presentation: Charter Communications, Petr Kucheryavyy, Sr. Manager Accessibility Center of Excellence, Denver, CO ACB Angel Presentations: Joel Bauer (1943 – 2018), Missouri Dee Wilmot Youngblut Clayton (1937 – 2020), North Carolina Presiding Officer: Ray Campbell, Second Vice President, Glen Ellyn, IL 10:45a.m.: Information, Referral and Peer Support Program: Claire Stanley, Advocacy and Outreach Specialist, Alexandria, VA 11:10a.m.: Scholarship Presentations: Carmen Guzman, Celebration, FL, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL (R. I. Gillette, Gladys C. Anderson and Karen D. Carsel Scholarship) Nicolas Spohn, Manheim, PA, Penn State, Harrisburg, Middletown, PA (Kelly Cannon and Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship) Traci Jones, Longmont CO, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, DC (Norma Schecter and Doctor Duane Buckley Scholarship) Thandra Ritchie, Muskatine, IA, Saint Ambrose University, Davenport, IA (John Hebner Scholarship) 11:30a.m.: Break 11:45a.m.: American Foundation for the Blind: Kirk Adams, President and CEO, Arlington, VA 12:05p.m.: Audio/Video Presentation: Ten Years of the CVAA, What's Next for People Who are Blind, Deaf, and Deafblind for Accessing Telecommunications and Audio Description: U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Audio Description Project Achievement Awards and Update: Kim Charlson, ADP Co-Chair, Watertown, MA; Carl Richardson, ADP Co-Chair, Boston, MA; Jeff Thom, ADP Awards Committee Chair, Sacramento, CA; and Joel Snyder, Director, Audio Description Project, Takoma Park, MD 12:35p.m.: Foundation Fighting Blindness: Benjamin Shaberman, Senior Director of Scientific Outreach, Columbia, MD 12:50p.m.: Door Prizes and Announcements

Go beyond #KnowYourNarrator - this bonus episode from the weekly Audio Description Narrators of America series interviews your favorite decision makers, creators, writers, and influencers for movies and episodic tv.

Because of the coronavirus, many blind and visually impaired folks have to stay away from large social gatherings. But that hasn’t stopped them from enjoying their favorite audio described TV shows at home. To talk about some of these offerings along with the latest happenings in the industry is the American Council of the Blind’s Audio Description Project’s very own Joel Snyder.

Because of the coronavirus, many blind and visually impaired folks have to stay away from large social gatherings. But that hasn’t stopped them from enjoying their favorite audio described TV shows at home. To talk about some of these offerings along with the latest happenings in the industry is the American Council of the Blind’s Audio Description Project’s very own Joel Snyder.

Because of the coronavirus, many blind and visually impaired folks have to stay away from large social gatherings. But that hasn’t stopped them from enjoying their favorite audio described TV shows at home. To talk about some of these offerings along with the latest happenings in the industry is the American Council of the Blind’s Audio Description Project’s very own Joel Snyder.

Traveling for the holidays, or need some personal time away from the family? The ACB Advocacy Update has you covered! On this podcast, Claire and Clark discuss all things audio description with Dr. Joel Snyder and Carl Richardson. We highlight the great work of the Audio Description Project, including the Benefits of Audio Description in Education Contest, as well as the 16th Audio Description Institute, and the rapidly evolving landscape of streaming services providing accessible user interfaces and audio described programming. Register for the 2020 BADIE Contest and submit an audio description review before Dec. 6, 2019, by visiting: https://www.acb.org/adp/articles/badie2020.html. To learn more about the ADP Audio Description Institute, visit: https://acb.org/2020-audio-description-institute To access a transcript of this podcast, visit: https://acb.org/ACB-Advocacy-Update-11-28-19-transcript

Traveling for the holidays, or need some personal time away from the family? The ACB Advocacy Update has you covered! On this podcast, Claire and Clark discuss all things audio description with Dr. Joel Snyder and Carl Richardson. We highlight the great work of the Audio Description Project, including the Benefits of Audio Description in Education Contest, as well as the 16th Audio Description Institute, and the rapidly evolving landscape of streaming services providing accessible user interfaces and audio described programming. Register for the 2020 BADIE Contest and submit an audio description review before Dec. 6, 2019, by visiting: https://www.acb.org/adp/articles/badie2020.html. To learn more about the ADP Audio Description Institute, visit: https://acb.org/2020-audio-description-institute To access a transcript of this podcast, visit: https://acb.org/ACB-Advocacy-Update-11-28-19-transcript

Traveling for the holidays, or need some personal time away from the family? The ACB Advocacy Update has you covered! On this podcast, Claire and Clark discuss all things audio description with Dr. Joel Snyder and Carl Richardson. We highlight the great work of the Audio Description Project, including the Benefits of Audio Description in Education Contest, as well as the 16th Audio Description Institute, and the rapidly evolving landscape of streaming services providing accessible user interfaces and audio described programming. Register for the 2020 BADIE Contest and submit an audio description review before Dec. 6, 2019, by visiting: https://www.acb.org/adp/articles/badie2020.html. To learn more about the ADP Audio Description Institute, visit: https://acb.org/2020-audio-description-institute To access a transcript of this podcast, visit: https://acb.org/ACB-Advocacy-Update-11-28-19-transcript

Traveling for the holidays, or need some personal time away from the family? The ACB Advocacy Update has you covered! On this podcast, Claire and Clark discuss all things audio description with Dr. Joel Snyder and Carl Richardson. We highlight the great work of the Audio Description Project, including the Benefits of Audio Description in Education Contest, as well as the 16th Audio Description Institute, and the rapidly evolving landscape of streaming services providing accessible user interfaces and audio described programming. Register for the 2020 BADIE Contest and submit an audio description review before Dec. 6, 2019, by visiting: https://www.acb.org/adp/articles/badie2020.html. To learn more about the ADP Audio Description Institute, visit: https://acb.org/2020-audio-description-institute To access a transcript of this podcast, visit: https://acb.org/ACB-Advocacy-Update-11-28-19-transcript

Joel Snyder of ACB’s Audio Description Project will join us. He’ll talk about the latest happenings in the audio description world for 2019.

Joel Snyder of ACB’s Audio Description Project will join us. He’ll talk about the latest happenings in the audio description world for 2019.

Joel Snyder of ACB’s Audio Description Project will join us. He’ll talk about the latest happenings in the audio description world for 2019.

Presented by Joel Snyder, Ph.D. President, Audio Description Associates, LLC (USA) Director, Audio Description Project, American Council of the Blind

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Brian talks with Joel Snyder about the 2017 Badie contest.

Brian talks with Joel Snyder about the 2017 Badie contest.

Brian talks with Joel Snyder about the 2017 Badie contest.

Welcome to episode number 14 of the Life After Blindness podcast. We begin this week by talking with Mel Scott from Blind Alive about a… Read moreLABCast #14: Description! Balance with Mel Scott, Tactile Eclipse App, Eclipse Description with Joel Snyder and First Aira Impressions The post LABCast #14: Description! Balance with Mel Scott, Tactile Eclipse App, Eclipse Description with Joel Snyder and First Aira Impressions appeared first on Life After Blindness.

Learn how to listen to the audio description of the total eclipse with Joel Snyder and Dan Dillon; new Medicare/Medicaid bill explained by Tony Stephens, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs

Learn how to listen to the audio description of the total eclipse with Joel Snyder and Dan Dillon; new Medicare/Medicaid bill explained by Tony Stephens, ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs

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Joyce welcomes Joel Snyder, founder, president, and CEO of Audio Description Associates. He is currently serving as the Director of the American Council of the Blind's (ACB) new Audio Description Project, designed to boost awareness of description in all formats throughout the United States and establish ACB as a leading producer of broadcast media description. He will discuss his work in depth.