[Blindtlk] [Nfbnet-members-list] FW: MEDIA ADVISORY: Disneyland Park Unveils Enhanced Outdoor Audio Description Technology for Guests with Visual Disabilities

[T. Joseph Carter]

Looks like they goofed and decided to roll this one out first at the 
wrong park.  *grin*  If they’d decided to do it at Disneyworld first, 
they could wind up with lots of "testers" eager to try it out!

Joseph

On Fri, Jul 01, 2011 at 07:06:18PM -0500, Wunder, Gary wrote:
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>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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>CONTACT:    Kristin Wood, Disneyland Resort
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>818-726-9107 (cell)
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><mailto:Kristin.G.Wood at disney.com>Kristin.G.Wood at disney.com
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>Disneyland Park Unveils Enhanced Outdoor Audio Description Technology 
>for Guests with Visual Disabilities
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>WHAT:        Beginning July 6, guests with visual disabilities will 
>be able to explore Disneyland Park in a whole new way through an 
>enhanced Disney-designed device that provides detailed audio 
>description of outdoor areas and fits in the palm of a guest's hand.
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>WHO:          Interview opportunities with:
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>·         Guests and cast members with visual disabilities
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>·         National Federation of the Blind
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>·         Braille Institute: OC Regional Center
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>·         Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Manager, Domestic Services 
>for Guests with Disabilities
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>WHY:          Disney Parks have long been at the forefront of 
>providing accessibility for guests with disabilities.  This 
>additional feature compliments the existing audio description inside 
>approximately 20 Disneyland Park attractions and theaters that was 
>launched just over a year ago.
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>WHEN:        Wednesday, July 6
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>·         10 a.m. – Media arrivals – Please RSVP for parking and 
>entry information
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>·         10:30 to 10:45 a.m. – Presentation in Disneyland Park
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>·         10:45 to 12 p.m. – Guided walk down Main Street U.S.A. to 
>the hub for guests to experience the service first-hand
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>·         12 p.m. – Luncheon at Plaza Inn
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>                     (Note: all times approximate)
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>WHERE:      Disneyland Park
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>Disneyland Resort
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>Located on approximately 500 acres in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland 
>Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the 
>original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure park – 
>plus the Downtown Disney District comprised of unique dining, 
>entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s three hotels are 
>the 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the 969-room 
>Disneyland Hotel and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. With 
>21,000 Cast Members, the Disneyland Resort is Orange County’s largest 
>employer and generates $4.7 billion for the Southern California 
>economy. The Resort has welcomed more than 600 million guests since 
>opening on July 17, 1955. For detailed information about the 
>Disneyland Resort, please visit www.disneyland.com.
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>Kristin G. Wood
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>Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
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>Communication Specialist
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>(714) 781-6961 (Disneyland office)
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>(818) 726-9107 (Cell)
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