Where the visuals of current events and the world around us get hashed out in description-rich conversations. talkdescriptiontome@newsie.social
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23 Mar 2022
We got a wonderful package in the mail this week. Our 2021 Special Recognition Achievement Award from the American Council of the Blind's #AudioDescription Project! Thanks again to @ACBnational and @ADPwebmaster for this amazing honour.
ALT Special Recognition Award from the American Council of the Blind's Audio Description Project, presented to Christine Malec and JJ Hunt of the Talk Description to Me podcast, July 2021. Plaque framed in glossy red wood, with a Braille overlay on the glass.
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10 Oct 2023
Ready for part two of our episode on #AI generated description? In the first episode we gave #BeMyAI some easy, straightforward images to describe. This time, we try to get saucy. Emphasis on TRY! #a11y #AudioDescription #BlindTwitter buzzsprout.com/1136756/13724…
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7 Oct 2023
Have you experienced #AI generated visual description recently? It’s gotten shockingly impressive very fast! This week we examine real world examples of AI Description in the first of a two part series. #AudioDescription #A11y buzzsprout.com/1136756/13724…
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15 Sep 2023
Bonus episode! Today Christine goes on a guided walk through Warden Woods Ravine with Arborist Todd Irvine and friend of the #podcast Describer @SinghRebecca. Check it out! #AudioDescription buzzsprout.com/1136756/13592…
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8 Sep 2023
Hey #BlindTwitter and #AudioDescription fans! It's been busy here at #TalkDescriptionToMe HQ, but we recently had a night off and got chatting about favourite #StarTrek shows. To celebrate #StarTrekDay we switched on our mics and recorded a new episode! buzzsprout.com/1136756/13547…
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15 Feb 2023
Do you know the story of Toronto’s Little Jamaica neighbourhood, or Africville in Halifax? Have you heard the legend of John “Daddy” Hall? Ever been to Rockhead’s Paradise in the Harlem of the North? Hear JJ tell these description-rich #BHM stories at:
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8 Feb 2023
Speaking as the Chris half of TalkDescription, when my third party Twitter ap is snuffed out I'll stop contributing to this lovely feed. However we can be found on Mastodon at TalkDescriptionToMe@newsie.social
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7 Feb 2023
So lovely to chat with Shawn on the Limitless Blind Beginnings podcast. We got to revisit the TD2Me world, and briefly tour the universe. Check it out! limitlessbb.podbean.com/e/ep…
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7 Feb 2023
Hey #AudioDescription fans! Working with the @CNIB, I recorded some description-rich stories to honour and celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth. Hope you enjoy, and are inspired to share! -JJ #a11y #BlindTwitter podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…
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2 Feb 2023
I'll be hosting this Zoom event Feb. 2, 7 pm ET, an audio described recording of the @MusicalStageCo production Dixon Road, the story of a Somali family who immigrate to Canada in 1991. free, register at aletheabakogeorge@musicalstagecompany.com
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1 Feb 2023
To honour and celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth the @CNIB invited me to gather stories from Black history in Canada, and tailor the telling to a #Blind audience. These description-rich stories are now available as a podcast. #BHM #BlindTwitter #AudioDescription podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…
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31 Jan 2023
I’m preoccupied by that thing where sighted people feel like they’re being looked at, then they turn and find someone staring at them. I’ve always been blind and never experienced it. Why don’t people call this telepathy? Have other blind people experienced it? -C
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27 Jan 2023
Oh for a library of 3D models of fictional space ships. SciFi geeks who don't experience the world visually miss out, cause there usually isn't time in audio description of movies or TV for the extended descriptions we crave.
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27 Jan 2023
And like a new bright star added to the firmament, another description-rich astronomy gem from Josh Urban, mixaphorically speaking.
27 Jan 2023
Today's Alt-Text description of observing the Moon with a telescope. Mare Crisium, "The Sea of Crises" is today's target. Plus, some Beethoven. joshurban.substack.com/p/sea… #AltText #Blog #BlindAstronomy #Blind #Moon #Lunar #Astronomy #BackyardAstronomy
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25 Jan 2023
We'll mostly be sticking to twitter until my third party ap is snuffed out, but we'll try to always cross post. -C
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25 Jan 2023
We're establishing ourselves on Mastidon. All the kids are doing it! I'm working hard to rein in my Flinstones jokes. You can find us at TalkDescriptionToMe@newsie.social
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25 Jan 2023
This art form is such a closed book to me.
23 Jan 2023
VocalEye Online Zoom Bulletin #107 🧿))) - Experience the deep sea magic of @ThtrReplacement’s East Van Panto: The Little Mermaid, with #AudioDescription by Eileen Barrett! Learn more about the Panto and a not-to-be-missed Community Highlight: bit.ly/VEOnlineBulletin_107
ALT Production photo from East Van Panto: The Little Mermaid of the cast dancing onstage. All seven actors onstage are wearing colourful costumes and the set is decorated as a vibrant underwater scene.
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24 Jan 2023
I'll be hosting this on-line event Feb. 2, 7 pm ET, an audio described recording of the @MusicalStageCo production Dixon Road, the story of a Somali family who immigrate to Canada in 1991. Free, register at aletheabakogeorge@musicalstagecompany.com -Chris
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22 Jan 2023
Did you catch this amazing discovery? "Lasers Reveal Massive, 650-Square-Mile Maya Site Hidden beneath Guatemalan Rain Forest". We talked about this technology in TalkDescriptionToMe.com Episode 50 - Satellite Imagery. scientificamerican.com/artic…
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22 Jan 2023
Continuing to turn his description powers to good, @RealJoshUrban tackles literally the most foggy subject in the world, fog. Check previous posts for some lovely astronomy descriptions.
20 Jan 2023
It was a foggy day yesterday. Here's a blog about it, plus some philosophy, and alt text for my blind buddies. joshurban.substack.com/p/fog #AltText #Blind #Writing #Philosophy #Fog
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16 Jan 2023
This podcast has made me wonder about the difference between visual and verbal memory. Visual people remember a lot. Even when I know I’ve had something described to me I sometimes forget the details. That’s one of many reasons I’m so grateful for this reservoir of description.
16 Jan 2023
From the archive, Lunar New Year is a time to celebrate with family and friends.
With guidance and listener support, we discuss and describe the visuals of the holiday, from food and clothing, to lanterns and dragon dances. Gong hei fat choy, everyone!
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