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Summary: The latest media and technology news for Australians who are blind or vision impaired. Brought to you by Media Access Australia, Australia’s only independent not-for-profit devoted to increasing access to media for people with disabilities. Transcripts are available in our website at http://www.mediaaccess.org.au/audio-description-on-radio

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Podcasts:

 Highs, challenges, and the road ahead: A podcast with Alex Varley | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Highs, challenges, and the road ahead: A podcast with Alex Varley

 Highs, challenges, and the road ahead: A podcast with Alex Varley | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Highs, challenges, and the road ahead: A podcast with Alex Varley

 Alex Varley Interview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown
 Alex Varley Interview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown
 ABC iview audio description trial moves to desktop computers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The trial of audio description (AD) on the ABC's online iview service which started in April has now been extended to desktop computers. Media Access Australia's Project Manager, Chris Mikul, discusses the progress of the AD trial, which new programs are available with AD, how many people have been watching programs with AD and responses to the trial so far.

 ABC iview audio description trial moves to desktop computers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The trial of audio description (AD) on the ABC's online iview service which started in April has now been extended to desktop computers. Media Access Australia's Project Manager, Chris Mikul, discusses the progress of the AD trial, which new programs are available with AD, how many people have been watching programs with AD and responses to the trial so far.

 Alex Varley's accessible, affordable and audio described Christmas gift ideas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

With the holiday season just around the corner, presents for friends, family and work colleagues are in order. Media Access Australia CEO, Alex Varley, provides some accessible and affordable gift ideas featuring audio description to make sure Christmas stockings are filled up for all age groups this year.

 Alex Varley's accessible, affordable and audio described Christmas gift ideas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

With the holiday season just around the corner, presents for friends, family and work colleagues are in order. Media Access Australia CEO, Alex Varley, provides some accessible and affordable gift ideas featuring audio description to make sure Christmas stockings are filled up for all age groups this year.

 International developments in accessible television technology | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The American Communications Commissioner, Tom Wheeler, has recently acknowledged that there is still work needed to make communications technology more accessible for people who are blind and vision impaired. Media Access Australia's Project Manager, Chris Mikul, discusses details of the FCC's plan for US consumers as well as developments from the UK and benefits of international initiatives for Australian consumers.

 International developments in accessible television technology | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The American Communications Commissioner, Tom Wheeler, has recently acknowledged that there is still work needed to make communications technology more accessible for people who are blind and vision impaired. Media Access Australia's Project Manager, Chris Mikul, discusses details of the FCC's plan for US consumers as well as developments from the UK and benefits of international initiatives for Australian consumers.

 New trial of a combined audiobook and audio described movie experience | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Blind advocates in the UK are behind a new venture to trial providing a new service that is a cross between an audiobook and audio description from a movie. Alex Varley, CEO of Media Access Australia, discusses who is behind the development, what people can expect from the experience, how it can be applied as a mainstream product and whether the service will be available in Australia.

 New trial of a combined audiobook and audio described movie experience | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Blind advocates in the UK are behind a new venture to trial providing a new service that is a cross between an audiobook and audio description from a movie. Alex Varley, CEO of Media Access Australia, discusses who is behind the development, what people can expect from the experience, how it can be applied as a mainstream product and whether the service will be available in Australia.

 Developments in audio description services for museums, galleries and the arts | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

There has been a recent build-up of tours with audio description (AD) in Australian museums and a steady flow of audio described live performance in venues across the country. However, a newer development is providing an AD service online for museums and galleries. Media Access Australia's CEO, Alex Varley, discusses a recent AD development in the UK making use of this technique.

 Developments in audio description services for museums, galleries and the arts | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

There has been a recent build-up of tours with audio description (AD) in Australian museums and a steady flow of audio described live performance in venues across the country. However, a newer development is providing an AD service online for museums and galleries. Media Access Australia's CEO, Alex Varley, discusses a recent AD development in the UK making use of this technique.

 Progress and new frontiers discussed at the Blind Citizens Australia Convention | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Media Access Australia's Director of Digital Accessibility, Dr Scott Hollier, recently presented on developments in accessible technology for people who are blind or vision impaired at the Blind Citizens Australia National Convention on 10 October. In this podcast, Dr Hollier discusses the legacy of assistive technologies such as screen readers, the availability of accessibility features in popular operating systems including Windows, iOS and Android, and the potential benefits of wearable technology and the Internet of Things for consumers.

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