United StatesThis app shares prototype audio description from dozens of National Park Service sites throughout the country, translating their paper brochures into acoustic media, designed for people who are blind, visually impaired, print dyslexic, or who prefer learning through sound. Everyone deserves full access to public discourse about public resources, and this University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH) research project has been created to serve diverse audiences, under the core principles of Universal Design. Our sponsors include: The University of Hawaii, The National Park Service, Google, The American Council of the Blind, and The Hawaii-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. Core contributors include: Brett Oppegaard (Principal Investigator, UH), Megan Conway (Co-Pi, UH), Thomas Conway (Co-Pi, UH), Michele Hartley (Media Accessibility Coordinator, NPS), Joe Oppegaard (CTO, Montana Banana), Philipp Jordan (RA, UH), Tuyet Hayes (RA, UH), Sajja Koirala (RA, UH), and Terence Rose (RA, UH). For more information, visit: www.unidescription.org To contact the PI, email: [email protected]
AMAZING
What a powerful tool! Thanks for working so hard creating this amazing resource.
United StatesGame Changing
This app gives a new view of national parks to the blind or low vision user opening the “outdoors” in an accessible way. And for those of us with vision helps us to experience the parks in a new way. Completely amazing!
United StatesWho knew?
Although I am not blind, I am involved in a project learning about and helping to create audio description. This app has helped me understand more not only about audio description, but about its importance in helping the visually impaired community gain access to these natural sites.
United StatesNew Voice: A Game-Changer!
New Voice: A Game-Changer! Being totally blind, I often felt left out when visiting our national parks. Now, I can fully appreciate everything surrounding me. The new synthetic voice is a significant improvement. Moreover, the app's overview of all the national park sites has introduced me to places that I didn't even know existed. From hidden gems tucked away in remote corners to well-known landmarks, this app has something for everyone—whether you're planning a visit to a specific national park or simply seeking a virtual adventure.
United StatesGreat
It’s great for accessibility
United StatesMore Than Just Frosting on the Cake
This app not only teaches the public about audio description and provides opportunities to contribute content, but it also serves as a vehicle for exploring treasured national parks where everyone can learn about them, and people who are blind or have low vision can gain access to all that information most people take for granted. talk about a win-win situation!
United StatesPretty easy to use
Simple and intuitive for the most part.
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