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Accessible Music Tools

Updated as of September 7, 2024. Why? As with literary text and mathematical text, the most appropriate output is either print or Music Braille. Sighted peers learn and use print musical notation, and this is done for a reason—because interaction with musical text is important for musicians at all levels. Providing text-based musical notation allows […]

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Music Braille/Braille Music

Updated as of September 7, 2024. What is Music Braille/Braille Music? Music Braille is a code designed to allow individuals to read music notation accurately, efficiently, and tactilely. In fact, Louis Braille (the man who developed the braille reading code) also created the Music Braille code. Music Braille uses the same six dots used in […]

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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 […]