ERIC Number: EJ1114571
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0145-482X
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An Overview of Video Description: History, Benefits, and Guidelines
Packer, Jaclyn; Vizenor, Katie; Miele, Joshua A.
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v109 n2 p83-93 Mar-Apr 2015
This article provides an overview of the historical context in which video description services have evolved in the United States, a summary of research demonstrating benefits to people with vision loss, an overview of current video description guidelines, and information about current software programs that are available to produce video description.
Descriptors: Guidelines, Educational History, Blindness, Assistive Technology, Computer Software, Video Technology, Educational Legislation, Financial Support, Conferences (Gatherings), Relevance (Education), Accessibility (for Disabled)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department of Education (ED)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: H327J110005