What: Audio Description for Print Materials and Maps

We are University of Hawaii researchers working on a mobile application for audio describing the National Park Service (NPS) brochures, such as Volcano National Park on the Big Island, and would like to ask potential users for their input in developing instructions for audio description of print pieces (such as brochures). The main topic will be describing maps and what features people using the mobile app would like to have in using an audio described map. This information will be collected and implemented into a best practices for the NPS and be made freely available for use in forwarding audio description of information on publicly used places such as parks and recreation areas.. 

Who: People who are blind or visually impaired or have multiple disabilities and use mobile technology for navigation

Where: Center on Disability Studies UH-Manoa or online with Skype

The Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii will be available for people wishing to participate either date, Wednesday November 16th and Thursday November 17th, at the University of Hawaii, 1410 Lower Campus Rd, building 171F across from the Duke Kahanamoku Swimming Pool. The hours are flexible and transportation may be available. Google Map Location

When: Wednesday November 16th and Thursday November 17th from 10 am to 3 pm

Appointment times are available on both days.  The interview will take one hour or less. Call to schedule a day and time. Interviewees will be provided an accessible electronic format for review before the results are published. There is a limit of 9 participants. Please schedule a time between 10 am and 3 pm to come to our site or participate online with Skype.

Contact: Tom Conway at tconway@hawaii.edu or 808-375-7092 with any questions or concerns