ADTR Colleen
@adtr-colleen.bsky.social
On a mission to make media accessible for everyone. Founder of Audio Description Training Retreats!
🎶 Lincoln Center is hosting a touch tour + free concert on Nov 15 (10am–12pm) — Michael Hearst and the Unusual Creatures!
Touch tour (10–10:30am): for blind & low vision guests — meet musicians & explore instruments.
Free show (11am–12pm)!
RSVP: 212-875-5375
#Accessibility #InclusiveArts #TouchTour
Touch tour (10–10:30am): for blind & low vision guests — meet musicians & explore instruments.
Free show (11am–12pm)!
RSVP: 212-875-5375
#Accessibility #InclusiveArts #TouchTour
November 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
🎶 Lincoln Center is hosting a touch tour + free concert on Nov 15 (10am–12pm) — Michael Hearst and the Unusual Creatures!
Touch tour (10–10:30am): for blind & low vision guests — meet musicians & explore instruments.
Free show (11am–12pm)!
RSVP: 212-875-5375
#Accessibility #InclusiveArts #TouchTour
Touch tour (10–10:30am): for blind & low vision guests — meet musicians & explore instruments.
Free show (11am–12pm)!
RSVP: 212-875-5375
#Accessibility #InclusiveArts #TouchTour
🎙️ “AD isn’t just what you say—it’s what you don’t.”
@roysamuelson.bsky.social’s Beyond the Script nails it.
We’re honored that ADTR was featured!
Learn the craft at our Nov training 👉 tinyurl.com/5fyuea7v
roysamuelson.com/beyond-the-script
@roysamuelson.bsky.social’s Beyond the Script nails it.
We’re honored that ADTR was featured!
Learn the craft at our Nov training 👉 tinyurl.com/5fyuea7v
roysamuelson.com/beyond-the-script
Beyond the Script: What Audio Description Really Demands - Roy Samuelson
Most people think audio description is about describing what’s on screen. But if you’ve ever written or even performed AD for film or TV, you know that’s only the tip of the iceberg. As a producer, co...
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October 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🎙️ “AD isn’t just what you say—it’s what you don’t.”
@roysamuelson.bsky.social’s Beyond the Script nails it.
We’re honored that ADTR was featured!
Learn the craft at our Nov training 👉 tinyurl.com/5fyuea7v
roysamuelson.com/beyond-the-script
@roysamuelson.bsky.social’s Beyond the Script nails it.
We’re honored that ADTR was featured!
Learn the craft at our Nov training 👉 tinyurl.com/5fyuea7v
roysamuelson.com/beyond-the-script
📢 ACVREP is launching a survey in October to inform the new Audio Description certification exam (CAUDES).
They’re seeking input from AD writers, editors, & QC specialists.
🔗 Interest form: tinyurl.com/4cy92aas
🎁 Gift card drawing for respondents.
We thought our community might want to know!
They’re seeking input from AD writers, editors, & QC specialists.
🔗 Interest form: tinyurl.com/4cy92aas
🎁 Gift card drawing for respondents.
We thought our community might want to know!
Audio Description Job Task Analysis Survey
Thank you for volunteering to take the Audio Description Job Task Analysis Survey.
The ACVREP is reaching out to professionals in the field, specifically Audio Description writers, editors of Audio ...
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September 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
📢 ACVREP is launching a survey in October to inform the new Audio Description certification exam (CAUDES).
They’re seeking input from AD writers, editors, & QC specialists.
🔗 Interest form: tinyurl.com/4cy92aas
🎁 Gift card drawing for respondents.
We thought our community might want to know!
They’re seeking input from AD writers, editors, & QC specialists.
🔗 Interest form: tinyurl.com/4cy92aas
🎁 Gift card drawing for respondents.
We thought our community might want to know!
🚨 Applications Open! 🚨
Join ADTR: Fundamentals of Audio Description — a 4-day, virtual intensive with Colleen Connor & Bridget Melton.
📅 Nov 7–8 & 14–15
💻 On Zoom
🎤 Learn techniques, practice, & connect with pros
👥 Max 8 participants + observers
Apply now ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join ADTR: Fundamentals of Audio Description — a 4-day, virtual intensive with Colleen Connor & Bridget Melton.
📅 Nov 7–8 & 14–15
💻 On Zoom
🎤 Learn techniques, practice, & connect with pros
👥 Max 8 participants + observers
Apply now ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Application for ADTR's Fundamentals of Audio Description Training
*If you have any difficulties in accessing this form, please let us know at [email protected]
Please fill out and submit this form to apply as a Participant or an Observer in our upcoming 4...
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September 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🚨 Applications Open! 🚨
Join ADTR: Fundamentals of Audio Description — a 4-day, virtual intensive with Colleen Connor & Bridget Melton.
📅 Nov 7–8 & 14–15
💻 On Zoom
🎤 Learn techniques, practice, & connect with pros
👥 Max 8 participants + observers
Apply now ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join ADTR: Fundamentals of Audio Description — a 4-day, virtual intensive with Colleen Connor & Bridget Melton.
📅 Nov 7–8 & 14–15
💻 On Zoom
🎤 Learn techniques, practice, & connect with pros
👥 Max 8 participants + observers
Apply now ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The Lincoln Center is hosting a free Zoom event on August 15 @ 5 pm ET: Join artist Miles Regis & describer Madison Zalopany to explore Safe Space, an AR artwork with audio description, captions, and ASL.
RSVP: lincolncenter.org/%E2%80%A6/vi...
#Accessibility #AudioDescription #InclusiveArt
RSVP: lincolncenter.org/%E2%80%A6/vi...
#Accessibility #AudioDescription #InclusiveArt
August 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Lincoln Center is hosting a free Zoom event on August 15 @ 5 pm ET: Join artist Miles Regis & describer Madison Zalopany to explore Safe Space, an AR artwork with audio description, captions, and ASL.
RSVP: lincolncenter.org/%E2%80%A6/vi...
#Accessibility #AudioDescription #InclusiveArt
RSVP: lincolncenter.org/%E2%80%A6/vi...
#Accessibility #AudioDescription #InclusiveArt
Bridget Melton, an amazing ADTR instructor, interviews @roysamuelson.bsky.social for The ADNA Podcast about his book "A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance."
They dig into performance, allyship & the future of AD.
🎧 sites.libsyn.com/271301/bridg...
#AudioDescription #VoiceOver
They dig into performance, allyship & the future of AD.
🎧 sites.libsyn.com/271301/bridg...
#AudioDescription #VoiceOver
August 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Bridget Melton, an amazing ADTR instructor, interviews @roysamuelson.bsky.social for The ADNA Podcast about his book "A Voice Actor’s Guide to Audio Description Performance."
They dig into performance, allyship & the future of AD.
🎧 sites.libsyn.com/271301/bridg...
#AudioDescription #VoiceOver
They dig into performance, allyship & the future of AD.
🎧 sites.libsyn.com/271301/bridg...
#AudioDescription #VoiceOver
I’d love for blind & low vision folks to share w/ ACB how accessible (or not) financial platforms like Fidelity, Vanguard, etc. are for screen reader users.
Your feedback matters. Let’s make digital finance more inclusive.
📧 [email protected]
#Accessibility #BlindTech #DigitalInclusion
Your feedback matters. Let’s make digital finance more inclusive.
📧 [email protected]
#Accessibility #BlindTech #DigitalInclusion
August 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I’d love for blind & low vision folks to share w/ ACB how accessible (or not) financial platforms like Fidelity, Vanguard, etc. are for screen reader users.
Your feedback matters. Let’s make digital finance more inclusive.
📧 [email protected]
#Accessibility #BlindTech #DigitalInclusion
Your feedback matters. Let’s make digital finance more inclusive.
📧 [email protected]
#Accessibility #BlindTech #DigitalInclusion
Tonight I'm part of a virtual panel at Comic-Con:
💥 Unseen Heroes: The Art of Audio Description in Superhero Stories and Sci-Fi Worlds
How AD brings stories to life!
🎙️ 7–8 pm PT
(Link ID):
A gray-scale eye peers out from the bottom-right corner, framed by bold yellow and black text: “COMIC CON.”
💥 Unseen Heroes: The Art of Audio Description in Superhero Stories and Sci-Fi Worlds
How AD brings stories to life!
🎙️ 7–8 pm PT
(Link ID):
A gray-scale eye peers out from the bottom-right corner, framed by bold yellow and black text: “COMIC CON.”
Behind the Mic: How We Built Our Comic-Con Panel on Audio Description - Roy Samuelson
What happens before a Comic-Con International panel hits the stage? For our upcoming panel “Unseen Heroes: The Art of Audio Description in Superhero Stories and Sci-Fi Worlds,” we wanted to do somethi...
roysamuelson.com
July 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Tonight I'm part of a virtual panel at Comic-Con:
💥 Unseen Heroes: The Art of Audio Description in Superhero Stories and Sci-Fi Worlds
How AD brings stories to life!
🎙️ 7–8 pm PT
(Link ID):
A gray-scale eye peers out from the bottom-right corner, framed by bold yellow and black text: “COMIC CON.”
💥 Unseen Heroes: The Art of Audio Description in Superhero Stories and Sci-Fi Worlds
How AD brings stories to life!
🎙️ 7–8 pm PT
(Link ID):
A gray-scale eye peers out from the bottom-right corner, framed by bold yellow and black text: “COMIC CON.”
"This is an artform in and of itself." 🎙️
In our latest ADNA Presents, I talked about why audio description deserves craft, care, and quality — and how the industry still has a ways to go.
🎧 Full episode: roysamuelson.com/behind-the-m...
#AudioDescription #Accessibility #ADNA
In our latest ADNA Presents, I talked about why audio description deserves craft, care, and quality — and how the industry still has a ways to go.
🎧 Full episode: roysamuelson.com/behind-the-m...
#AudioDescription #Accessibility #ADNA
June 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
"This is an artform in and of itself." 🎙️
In our latest ADNA Presents, I talked about why audio description deserves craft, care, and quality — and how the industry still has a ways to go.
🎧 Full episode: roysamuelson.com/behind-the-m...
#AudioDescription #Accessibility #ADNA
In our latest ADNA Presents, I talked about why audio description deserves craft, care, and quality — and how the industry still has a ways to go.
🎧 Full episode: roysamuelson.com/behind-the-m...
#AudioDescription #Accessibility #ADNA
Excited to share the latest ADNA Presents I got to be part of! We go behind the scenes on building our Comic-Con panel about audio description — from gathering advocates to celebrating accessibility in front of a packed room. I'd love for you to give it a listen! 💛 #AudioDescription #ADNA #Podcast
Behind the Mic: How We Built Our Comic-Con Panel on Audio Description - Roy Samuelson
What happens before a Comic-Con International panel hits the stage? For our upcoming panel “Unseen Heroes: The Art of Audio Description in Superhero Stories and Sci-Fi Worlds,” we wanted to do somethi...
roysamuelson.com
June 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Excited to share the latest ADNA Presents I got to be part of! We go behind the scenes on building our Comic-Con panel about audio description — from gathering advocates to celebrating accessibility in front of a packed room. I'd love for you to give it a listen! 💛 #AudioDescription #ADNA #Podcast
Fun fact:
Just saw the the Walgreens brand for Depends are called certainty. lol.
Your welcome.
Just saw the the Walgreens brand for Depends are called certainty. lol.
Your welcome.
May 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Fun fact:
Just saw the the Walgreens brand for Depends are called certainty. lol.
Your welcome.
Just saw the the Walgreens brand for Depends are called certainty. lol.
Your welcome.
Paid Audio Description Training Opportunity!
Applications are now open for ADTR's special AD training program, taking place July - October 2025. Applications close on May 1st, so apply while you can!
Link to apply here: www.adtrainingretreats.com/paid-trainin...
#AudioDescription
Applications are now open for ADTR's special AD training program, taking place July - October 2025. Applications close on May 1st, so apply while you can!
Link to apply here: www.adtrainingretreats.com/paid-trainin...
#AudioDescription
Paid AD Training Application | AD Training Retreats
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April 23, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Paid Audio Description Training Opportunity!
Applications are now open for ADTR's special AD training program, taking place July - October 2025. Applications close on May 1st, so apply while you can!
Link to apply here: www.adtrainingretreats.com/paid-trainin...
#AudioDescription
Applications are now open for ADTR's special AD training program, taking place July - October 2025. Applications close on May 1st, so apply while you can!
Link to apply here: www.adtrainingretreats.com/paid-trainin...
#AudioDescription
Happy Audio Description Awareness Day!
Roy Samuelson of the Audio Description Network Alliance did an excellent piece surveying AD professionals to share their experience in the industry. The survey results are available now through the link below!
Link: roysamuelson.com/audio-descri...
Roy Samuelson of the Audio Description Network Alliance did an excellent piece surveying AD professionals to share their experience in the industry. The survey results are available now through the link below!
Link: roysamuelson.com/audio-descri...
Audio Description Awareness Day 2025 - Roy Samuelson
Happy Audio Description Awareness Day! This year, we’re sharing the anonymous survey from 75 AD Facilities and AD professionals. The Foundations Are There.Now Comes the Reckoning. This year’s anonymou...
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April 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Happy Audio Description Awareness Day!
Roy Samuelson of the Audio Description Network Alliance did an excellent piece surveying AD professionals to share their experience in the industry. The survey results are available now through the link below!
Link: roysamuelson.com/audio-descri...
Roy Samuelson of the Audio Description Network Alliance did an excellent piece surveying AD professionals to share their experience in the industry. The survey results are available now through the link below!
Link: roysamuelson.com/audio-descri...
Some photos from my time at the Garden State Film Festival, where our documentary "Possibilities" won the Broader Vision Award for a Documentary Feature!
April 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Some photos from my time at the Garden State Film Festival, where our documentary "Possibilities" won the Broader Vision Award for a Documentary Feature!
LightHouse HQ is hosting a book party for Connecting Dots: A Blind Life by Joshua A. Miele on Thursday, March 27! Find more info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/book-party...
Book Party - Connecting Dots: A Blind Life by Josh Miele
Join LightHouse for the Blind and the San Francisco Public Library as we celebrate Josh Miele's new book, Connecting Dots: A Blind Life.
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March 25, 2025 at 12:05 AM
LightHouse HQ is hosting a book party for Connecting Dots: A Blind Life by Joshua A. Miele on Thursday, March 27! Find more info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/book-party...
ADTR is doing our next round of classes! Dates for April and June 2025 for the Fundamentals of Audio Description have been listed on our website. Go to adtrainingretreats.com for more information on how to sign up!
Audio Description Training Retreats
Audio Description Training Retreats provides affordable, unique, and high-quality virtual training experiences in the art of Audio Description.
adtrainingretreats.com
March 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
ADTR is doing our next round of classes! Dates for April and June 2025 for the Fundamentals of Audio Description have been listed on our website. Go to adtrainingretreats.com for more information on how to sign up!