[Ohio-Talk] Audio Descriptive Commentary.

[Richard Payne]

Hello,

I was going to send this only to members in that area but thought it may be better to send it out to the list.

I think others may be either attending or wish to do this if they offer you the chance to take part, please let me know after the event.

Here is the Alt text for the flyer!

Event Invitation: Audio Descriptive Commentary at USWNT Match
Experience the Match Like Never Before – With Audio Descriptive Commentary
Join us for a free, live pilot of Audio Descriptive Commentary, or ADC — a special broadcast designed for blind and low vision fans. ADC provides a spoken description of every moment of the match in real time.
Event Details:
*	Date: June 29, 2025
*	Time: Kickoff at 3:00 PM Eastern Time
*	Location: TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio
*	Match: United States Women’s National Team versus Ireland
What You’ll Need:
*	A smartphone
*	Wired earphones (to access the live commentary)
Additional Benefits:
*	Free ticket for you and one companion
*	Opportunity to stay after the match and provide feedback to help improve the service
To Reserve Your Spot:
*	Email: JacobKaplan837 at gmail.com <mailto:JacobKaplan837 at gmail.com> 
*	Phone: 732-213-9894
Event Theme: Inclusive. Accessible. Exciting.

On Wed, Jun 18, 2025, at 3:18 PM Jacob Kaplan <jacobkaplan837 at gmail.com <mailto:jacobkaplan837 at gmail.com> > wrote:
Hi Richard,
It was great speaking with you earlier; thank you again for taking the time! I wanted to follow up with some more information about Audio Descriptive Commentary (ADC) and the upcoming opportunity we discussed.
ADC is a live play-by-play service specifically designed for blind and low-vision fans. It provides real-time descriptions of everything happening on the field. Who has the ball, where the play is, crowd reactions, and celebrations, so fans can follow the full match experience from start to finish.
We're currently piloting this service with U.S. Soccer and will be offering it at the USWNT vs. Ireland match on June 29th in Cincinnati at TQL Stadium.
We’re offering free tickets for visually impaired fans and one companion to attend and experience the service first-hand.
I’d love your help spreading the word or connecting us with individuals or groups who might be interested. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. I’d be happy to provide more details.
Looking forward to staying in touch!
Best,
Jacob Kaplan


Richard Payne, President National Federation of the Blind of Ohio

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