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Texas Commission on the Arts is helping to spread the word about a free hands-on training opportunity to make your programs accessible to people with visual disabilities.  This workshop is being offered by VSA arts of Texas and is open to everyone. We hope some of you will be able to take advantage of this opportunity.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Introduction to Audio Description & VSA arts of Texas NEW Audio Description Services WorkshopA comprehensive look at audio description, what it means to the blind or low-visioned fine arts community, and what it can mean to your fine arts venue and productions.  Audio description is the verbal translation of visual information to make theater, television, films, museum exhibits, and events more enjoyable for people with low or no vision. The describer carefully weaves concise descriptions of the key visual elements of a performance or movie into the natural pauses of the dialogue.This workshop will educate the fine arts and blind & low-visioned community about audio description and its uses. Thursday, October 29, 20099:00 am - 11:00 amDougherty Arts Center Theatre1110 Barton Springs RoadAustin, TX 78704This workshop is FREE.Walk-ins welcome.This workshop will be conducted by Celia , Executive Director of VSA arts of Texas, and one of the national founding members of the Audio Description Coalition.  For further information or to RSVP contact Lynn at , email: lynn@.... If any accommodations are needed to make this workshop accessible, please contact Lynn .

________________________________ M. WiegandDirector of Programs & TechnologyTexas Commission on the Arts512/936-6565PO Box 13406Austin TX  78711