UniDescription brochure for Canaveral
June 25th, 2024What is an audio-described brochure? It’s a brochure you can listen to, offering not just the text but also interpretations of visual elements like maps and photos. UniDescription is a platform and app that provides these audio-described brochures across the National Park Service, making the experience of visiting these parks more accessible for blind visitors.
Now, Canaveral National Seashore has an audio-described brochure, thanks to Young Sound Seekers and over 20 Stetson University students. The idea took shape after I met Michele Hartley, from the Harpers Ferry Center for Media Services, at a conference in August 2022. She told me about a smartphone app that provides visually-impaired visitors with accessible brochures for over 200 National Park Service sites.
After noticing that Canaveral lacked an entry, Eve Payor and I decided to create one during the Spring 2024 semester. I was also able to get my Stetson students involved in almost every part of production, providing them with valuable experience on a public-facing project. We recorded voices, created a sound library, and enhanced the sound design for a more immersive experience.
I am delighted to share this project with everyone. It’s a significant step forward in making the park experience more accessible and enriches the experience for all guests, especially those who are visually impaired.
Here are a few links related to the project:
- Canaveral audio-described brochure content
- Stetson Today story about the project
- iPhone app
- Android app
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