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Seeing AI

Updated as of August 3, 2024. What is Seeing AI? Seeing AI is a free tool to access visual information that is available only on iOS devices.. It is an artificial intelligence application that can identify text, objects, and colors for people who are blind or low vision. Seeing AI can also use facial recognition […]

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AIRA

Updated as of August 3, 2024. About Aira What is Aira? Aira is a service where you can call an agent in real-time to assist you with tasks in which visual information might be helpful. Agents have undergone rigorous training and have been through various clearances and background checks so that you can feel confident […]

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Audio Description Project of the American Council of the Blind (ACB)

Updated as of September 7, 2024. What Is Audio Description? Audio description is a feature built into a video that provides verbal descriptions of visual elements of a visual production. This post focuses on videos produced for entertainment purposes, like movies and television shows. Other videos benefit from audio description, including education-related and how-to videos […]

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About Audio Description

Updated as of August 19, 2024. What is Audio Description (AD)? AD for entertainment purposes Audio description provides verbal descriptions of visual elements of a movie, television show, or other visual production. These elements include unspoken words, descriptions of the setting, and details about characters’ non-verbal actions, facial expressions, dress, etc. Audio description (AD) is […]

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KNFB Reader

Updated as of August 3, 2024. What is KNFB Reader? KNFB Reader is an app which reads print information aloud to users who have print disabilities. The text can also be read using a Braille display. The app has text detection and tactile feedback to help the user ensure that they are capturing all of […]