[nabs-l] Descriptive headsets for plays

[Mikayla Gephart via nabs-l]

I like the headphones because my aide and mom have told me that sometimes, it is hard to describe certain plays and movies.

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> On May 27, 2014, at 7:48 PM, Vejas <alpineimagination at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> Although I have never used descriptive headphones before (because someone has always been there to explain things to me), I do have a suggesttion that you read up on the play ahead of time, on a site such as Wikipedia.  Then you will know all about the characters and what is going on.
> Also, I have heard that the description from the headphones blocks all other sounds, so it would be hard to hear the actual play onstage because you'll be hearing the description from your ears.
> Vejas
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mikayla Gephart via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Tue, 27 May 2014 18:51:40 -0400
> Subject: [nabs-l] Descriptive headsets for plays
> 
> 
> 
> Hi,
> I am going to a play at the New AmsterdamTheater in NYC.  Does anyone know if they have descriptive headsets.  I called and they transferred me to a lady who did not answer her phone or call me back.
> Mikayla
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