[Sportsandrec] accessible videos or audio workouts

Tue Dec 30 00:28:57 UTC 2008

I wonder if someone who is in college could take a film class and do this 
video as a class project initially and work from there? That's what I love 
about the NFB, you have an idea you are passionate about and we are all 
about you doing it. I think this would be great for Ashley to tackle. Kelly 
is just finishing his degree in the HPEr department, I'm sure he would be 
glad to assist as would we all.
Dig the cherokee people though I am surprised you did not site Tim McGraw.
"Take it on the run baby" "If that's the way you want it baby" "Then I don't 
want you around" Take it on the Run Reo Speedwagon
Joe Shaw
Nashville Maffia
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen Zakhnini" <kaycee510 at hotmail.com>
To: <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 5:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] accessible videos or audio workouts

Hi Ashley,

I actually like this idea.  Part of the problem will be that the video would 
have to be a new video--you couldn't take an existing video as it is because 
it moves too fast to allow for proper description of the moves.  However, 
you could take an existing video in terms of the moves and create a new 
video from it.  Interesting idea.

Karen

"Cherokee people, Cherokee tribeSo proud to live, so proud to die"
Paul Revere and the Raiders> Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:03:42 -0500> From: 
bookwormahb at earthlink.net> To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> Subject: Re: 
[Sportsandrec] accessible videos or audio workouts> > Hi Joe and all,> Well 
I don't see what cane placement has to do with> being in either consumer 
group. Its a matter of blending in. If you place your cane too far out while 
sitting its a tripping hazzard. I find it annoying at nfb state conventions 
I went to where canes were lying by chairs and stuck out into the aisle. I 
take pride and having the cane but at the same time we have to respect 
others.> > Yes I would love an audio described workout video. If you feel 
that is not mixing with nfb philosophy well I think differently. I think an 
active life is part of changing perceptions about being blind.> I did not 
say to mandate it like ACB did; I simply mean it should be out there on the 
market for us to buy if we wish. I understand nfb position to be that audio 
description is an accessory but should not be mandated on tv. So we are not 
against it in nfb.> > A few reasons why I want accessible workout videos.> 
1. I want an inexpensive way to learn new exercises and be guided through a 
structured routine.> I was fortunate to work with a personal trainer to 
learn exercises and proper form. I felt this was neccessary because I needed 
to be shown and given verbal description on form.> In a class you can't get 
this. Everyone else learns by seeing but we can't. So they can go to a 
class, see it and follow along. Working one to one with a trainer was 
beneficial to learn such exercises like squats, lunges, curls, chest press, 
etc.> We used free weights.> But not all can afford a trainer and I want an 
inexpensive way to learn and build on exercises I already know.> > 2. 
Following a workout video or CD is fun. It has music and its motivating.> > 
3. You can do it with other people then and they don't have to take time and 
describe what is happening.> My family has never been one to describe well 
and they think its inconvenient to do so and they want to enjoy it 
themselves. So yes I do like audio description because I can better follow 
the movement and plot. > > On a different note, if you come to Washington 
DC, some theathers describe plays. The Kennedy center will describe anything 
on request of two weeks. They also will braille programs for you. I like it 
and recommend it. I saw the Christmas Carrol, Bounce, and Hairspray in Dc. I 
also saw the plays Lion King and Greece although they were not audio 
described.> As to consumer groups, I will admit I like some of each but lean 
toward nfb.> > Ashley> > > > > -----Original Message-----> >From: Joe Shaw 
<jrs3147 at comcast.net>> >Sent: Dec 28, 2008 7:29 PM> >To: Sports and 
Recreation for the Blind Discussion List <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>> 
 >Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] accessible videos or audio workouts> >> >First 
cane placement and now audio described videos, Ashley I have to ask, > >I'm 
a big nickname guy, is your middle name by any chance Constance or > >Carol, 
or Christene? If so, I am calling you A.C.B. evermore.> >Hey LM, I probably 
need to see those list guidelines again (smile)> >Joe> >----- Original 
Message ----- > >From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>> >To: 
"Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" > 
 ><sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>> >Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 4:52 PM> 
 >Subject: [Sportsandrec] accessible videos or audio workouts> >> >> >> Hi 
all,> >>> >> I think someone should develop workout videos that are 
descriptive so > >> blind and sighted people can use them.> >> This would 
give you the flexibility and convenience to exercise at home > >> alone or 
with others.> >>> >> Are there videos or audio CDS you have found to be 
descriptive enough to > >> follow and be accessible? When I saw my Dad's 
Jane Fonda video it was not> >> real accessible. I am thinking of either 
aerobics, yoga or maybe even > >> cardio kickboxing workouts. If you have 
one, let me know what it has on > >> it and who sells it.> >>> >> Ashley> >> 
Ashley H Bramlett> >> Undergraduate Student> >> Marymount University> >> 
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