This is Shini's self-description, also featuring Henry. Click play on the first video below.
Meet Shini, Blue Peter presenter 43!
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Meet Abby, Blue Peter presenter 42!
This is Abby's self-description, click play on the first video below.
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Meet Joel, Blue Peter presenter 41!
This is Joel's self-description, click play on the first video below.
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What is audio description?
Audio description is a useful tool that helps some people watch and engage with video content. In our videos, Abby, Joel and Shini are describing themselves. This includes what they look like, how they like to wear their hair and make up, their favourite fashion accessories and the context of what they're doing in the video.
You might have heard people introducing themselves in a simliar way when joining an online meeting for a class or a presentation! 👩🏫
Have a go at listening to Abby, Joel and Shini's videos with your eyes closed. Can you picture what they look like, what they're wearing and what they're doing? 💭
Audio description can also be heard on TV shows and films, you will often have to look out for the words "Audio Described" or a small "AD" logo on apps like BBC iPlayer, and even when booking cinema tickets. 🎬
Whilst Blue Peter doesn't currently support audio description, you can watch lots of CBBC favourites including The Dumping Ground and Horrible Histories with audio description enabled on iPlayer!
Find out more about Audio Description and accessibility on iPlayer.
Do you use accessibility features or assistive technology?
Have you ever tried watching an audio described film or tv show? How about using a screen reader to join us here on the Blue Peter website, or perhaps you might watch videos with subtitles on?
If not, why not give them a go! You might find that one or two of them suit you and improve your experience.
Digital assistive technologies can include devices, equipment and software such as:
- screen readers
- adaptive keyboards
- alternative input devices
- braille displays
- screen magnifiers
Global Accessibility Awareness Day is coming soon, on May 16th 2024!
Global Accessiblity Awareness Day (GAAD) is a day focusing on the inclusive practice of making digital content like your favourite websites, films, tv and social media accessible, regardless of a person's ability or disability.
GAAD is a learning day for corporations and businesses around the world to get talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion.
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