[nabs-l] Video Description

[sarah.jevnikar at utoronto.ca]

Why would they be hostile? Isn't any accommodation a good one?

Quoting "T. Joseph Carter" <carter.tjoseph at gmail.com>:

> Antonio,
>
> I don't see it.  What has the NFB done to further video description?
> Dr. Maurer has gone on record more than once that he doesn't see the
> need for it, and the NFB has taken a stand against making video
> description mandatory.
>
> At best, it seems the NFB is indifferent to video descriptions.  It
> seems to be somewhat hostile toward them as an accommodation that we
> don't need.
>
> Have I missed something?
>
> Joseph
>
> On Wed, Feb 04, 2009 at 10:36:46PM -0500, Antonio M. Guimaraes wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I think that video description is a non-issue. Blind people   
>> appretiate entertainment as much as the next guy, and video   
>> description greatly  enhances the viewing experience.
>>
>> The National Federation of the Blind is resolved to do work to   
>> ensure that every picture in every theater is audio described. I   
>> think that is a wonderful thing, and wish to see real effort being   
>> made on this direction.
>>
>> Short and sweet for once.
>>
>> Antonio Guimaraes
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>
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