Audio descriptive commentary is finally coming to domestic football games in Australia for the first time !!! Have you ever gone to a football game and wished you could have a similair experience as those with more sight were able to have ? This might be the answer.
Hi everyone, my name is Charlotte and I’ve been working for quite a while now and developing an initiative to bring audio descriptive commentary to football in Australia. Im also legally blind and a huge football fan.
I’m really excited to announce that the first pilot of my football ADC project will be taking place at Lakeside Stadium for the game between South Melbourne and Broadmeadow Magic, on the 8th of November at 3:15pm.
You can register for the audio descriptive commentary here:
https://lnkd.in/gzmuQitN
What is audio descriptive commentary (ADC)?
ADC is a special kind of commentary that is a verbal description of something that’s happening visually.
In football this looks like extra in-depth commentary of how and where the play is happening. This includes everything from the kits being worn to the skills players use as they dribble, and how a goal was scored.
ADC is designed to provide people who are vision impaired or blind with information that helps them understand and enjoy what’s happening in the same way that sighted people do but can also be beneficial for everyone!
How will it work?
Using an app that everyone can access on their device for free, with commentators located at the game, ADC will be streamed live to each persons device, whether they’re watching online from home or sitting in the stadium. Participants only need a device with wifi or mobile data connection, and a pair of earphones. There is no additional costs to access the ADC and ANYBODY can use it, no matter your access needs.
Why ADC?
Imagine you’re watching your favourite team play and you’ve stepped away to go to the bathroom. You can still hear the shouting and cheering of the crowd or the TV commentary, but the suspense is killing you because you can’t see what is happening. This is what most games are like for those of us that can’t see.
This is where ADC comes in. It gives people the opportunity to experience and enjoy the game we all love in the same way their friends can. Stats show there’s over 115,000 people in Australia living with a vision impairment who are sports fans and aren’t getting the same experience as everybody else. ADC opens new gateways to bring in more fans, support and offers equitable access that everybody deserves.
How do I get tickets to the game?
Tickets to the game can either be bought here:
https://lnkd.in/gVi_9syC or at the gate on the day.
This is just the beginning, it’s the start of a commitment to growth of the game we all love, and it’s a legacy I hope will leave an impact in a world where equal access shouldn’t be a luxury, but rather something that is always included.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to send me a message here, or an email on
adcsportaustralia@gmail.com