[nabs-l] Video Description

[T. Joseph Carter]

Jedi,

The news doesn't need video description, it's the television shows 
that would often benefit.  News programs feature reporters discussing 
the news and providing the video description for you.

Emergency Alert System I totally agree with.  I would like to see 
incentives for broadcasters to audio describe their programming--at 
this time none exist.  But I don't see the NFB at all in support of 
descried programming, and Dr. Maurer's comments have been critical of 
the idea as an unwanted and unnecessary accommodation we didn't even 
ask for.  I think his personal viewpoint is a bit myopic (no pun 
intended), but the conclusion that the NFB not intervene is 
reasonable enough to me.

Joseph

On Thu, Feb 05, 2009 at 04:27:19PM -0500, Jedi wrote:
> Hi.
>
> The NFB isn't opposed to, nor is it hostle to, video description. If  
> someone wants to provide video description, then fantastic. we'll  
> support them. The NFB's position is that it shouldn't be mandatory  
> except for emergency broadcast systems or possibly the news. I was there 
> when that resolution was passed.
>
>
> Original message:
>> 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
>>> Shop online and support the NFB of RI at no additional cost to you.
>>> http://www.givebackamerica.com/charity.php?b=169
>
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