[Perform-talk] Audio description

[Masha Sten-Clanton]

Hi mMaria:

About three years ago, the NFB did a training for blind people wishing 
to enter that field. I think the idea was that a sighted person would 
write the descriptions and the blind person could check them for things 
like conciseness, non-condescension, and whether they contained not 
enough or too much information. I applied for the training but didn't 
get in -- it was highly competitive. I have no idea how it went or how 
successful the trainees were at securing jobs in the field. You might 
want to call the National Center and ask for Natalie Shaheen -- I think 
she was in charge of organizing the program, and she might have some 
information.

Good luck!

Masha


On 5/30/2015 6:49 PM, Maria via Perform-talk wrote:
> Thanks Rob, it is much appreciated.  I also love acting but it's so very
> hard to get into that industry.
>
> Good luck with everything you do!
>
> Maria
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob
> Kaiser via Perform-talk
> Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2015 3:09 PM
> To: Performing Arts Division list
> Cc: Rob Kaiser
> Subject: Re: [Perform-talk] Audio description
>
> Okay. Good luck on that. I am a singer myself and am still trying to see
> what I can do to get into the music business even at the young age of 55.
>
> Again, good luck on your endever.
>
>
>
>
>
> Rob Kaiser
> email;
> rcubfank at sbcglobal.net
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Maria via Perform-talk
> Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2015 3:06 PM
> To: 'Performing Arts Division list'
> Cc: Maria
> Subject: Re: [Perform-talk] Audio description
>
> Doing audio description.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Perform-talk [mailto:perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob
> Kaiser via Perform-talk
> Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2015 2:52 PM
> To: Performing Arts Division list
> Cc: Rob Kaiser
> Subject: Re: [Perform-talk] Audio description
>
> Could you be more spesific as to what you are trying to do? Are you trying
> to get acting jobs, or are you trying to do somehing rerding audio
> description?
>
>
>
>
> Rob Kaiser
> email;
> rcubfank at sbcglobal.net
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Maria via Perform-talk
> Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2015 2:36 PM
> To: Performing Arts Division list
> Cc: Maria
> Subject: [Perform-talk] Audio description
>
> Hi, my name is Maria and I am a totally blind woman living in the Los
> Angeles County.  I came across an email regarding the audio description
> awards and I wanted to express just how wonderful I think the audio
> description field is.  It truly does enrich the watching experience for many
> blind and visually impaired people.
>
>
>
> Having said that, there is nothing I would like more than to know how I
> could become part of this field.  I am an avid Braille reader and I have
> also done some acting.  I think this career would be absolutely perfect for
> me.
>
>
>
> Would anyone on this list be able to point me in the right direction so that
> I can pursue this type of employment?  For example, where could I get
> training in this field?
>
>
>
> I Thank you in advance for your time and assistance with this.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Maria
>
>
>
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