An Overview of Video Description: History, Benefits, and Guidelines

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Title: An Overview of Video Description: History, Benefits, and Guidelines
Language: English
Authors: Packer, Jaclyn, Vizenor, Katie, Miele, Joshua A.
Source: Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness. Mar-Apr 2015 109(2):83-93.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2015
Sponsoring Agency: Department of Education (ED)
Contract Number: H327J110005
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Guidelines, Educational History, Blindness, Assistive Technology, Computer Software, Video Technology, Educational Legislation, Financial Support, Conferences (Gatherings), Relevance (Education), Accessibility (for Disabled)
ISSN: 0145-482X
Abstract: 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.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 32
Entry Date: 2016
Accession Number: EJ1114571
Database: ERIC
Description
Abstract: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.
ISSN:0145-482X