Description
Description (also called “audio description” or “video description”) is the verbal depiction of key visual elements in media and live productions.
The following clip from Equal Access in the Classroom provides a demonstration of description, and shows why accessible media is vital to students with vision loss.
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Watch the entire 12-minute Equal Access in the Classroom feature to learn more about accessible educational media.
For DCMP’s guidelines for descibing educational media, visit our Description Key.
