Us blind folks are already very under-represented in media. Statistically, nearly 70% of blind folks aren't employed full-time. Often times blind character roles are for a punchline played by a sighted actor.

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☕️Join us on Friday, April 26 for our next #DescriberCafe ! Free to attend.

TOPIC: The VIEW from Winnipeg, with special guests Debbie Patterson and Jack Maier
Friday, April 26 at 11 am Pacific Time
Online via Zoom

More info and registration: vocaleye.ca/events/describ…

“Sharp characterizations and atmospheric design touches help create a moving tribute to Ira Aldridge” - Stir Vancouver

🎭 #VocalEye Described Performances of Red Velvet at Arts Club Theatre Company Stanley: Sunday, April 14 at 2pm & Friday, April 19 at 8pm.

createastir.ca/articles/red-v…

Thanks to all for joining us last night for the first event in our #AlmostLive “Lite Nite” series!

Coming up on April 24: Descriptive highlights from Capture Photography Festival 2024 feature exhibition, On Time, with special guests!

Info: vocaleye.ca/events/zoom-15…

#AccessArt #Description

Come say hello!👋🏾 VocalEye will have a table at Maple Ridge Lions Club’s Health & Wellness Event this weekend!

Saturday, April 13 from 11 am to 2 pm 
at Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Center
For more info, email [email protected]

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According to a national poll, these are the most popular popcorn flavours!🍿Which flavour is your favourite? Any weird and delicious toppings we should know about? Tell us!

🧿)))TONIGHT on #AlmostLive Lite Nite: “MixTape”, an audio play that is part memoir, part scientific inquiry and part love song to listening.

Virtual lobby opens at 6:30pm PST
Register: vocaleye.ca/events/zoom-150

Written and performed by Zorana Sadiq
Produced by CBC PlayMe Podcast

🎭 Two Described Performances of Red Velvet, the riveting true story of a theatre pioneer!

Sunday April 14 at 2pm &
Friday April 19 at 8pm at @theartsclub Stanley
For tickets, call Box Office at 604-687-1644.
youtu.be/hhlSwrl7IjQ?si…
#ACTCRedVelvet #AudioDescription #VocalEye

Dropping this link for those wanting to tune in to live coverage of the solar eclipse! Begins at 11:30 am Pacific Time.

koop.org/2024/04/live-a…

Tune in to live coverage of the solar eclipse with #AudioDescription !

Beginning at 11:30 am Pacific Time (or 1:30 Central Time), you can turn your dial to KOOP 91.7 FM 91.7 FM, if you live in the US, or stream it here:

koop.org/2024/04/live-a…

Help NASA Capture the Sounds of a Total Solar Eclipse! youtu.be/c6wfnAxff90?si… via YouTube

🍿Bring your popcorn and join us for this month’s audio play! This Wednesday, we’re kicking off the first Zoom event in our “Lite Nite” series with “MixTape”, a solo show by Zorana Sadiq, produced as an audio play by CBC PlayMe Podcast.

Read more here: bit.ly/VEOnlineBullet…

Have you registered? There are two Sighted Guide Training workshops coming up! Offered free of charge.

TOMORROW! Saturday, April 6 from 1 to 5:30pm and Sunday, May 26 from 2 to 6:30pm.
At Arts Club Theatre Company BMO Theatre Centre, 162 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver

vocaleye.ca/events/sighted…

“Sharp characterizations and atmospheric design touches help create a moving tribute to Ira Aldridge” - Stir Vancouver

Read the full review and catch the VocalEye Live Described performance of Red Velvet (April 14 and 19) at Arts Club Theatre Company Stanley!

createastir.ca/articles/red-v…

On Monday, April 8 tune in to KOOP 91.7 FM 91.7 FM for live #AudioDescription of the solar eclipse!

Tune in if you live in the US or stream the coverage on their website. Description begins at 11:30am Pacific Time (1:30pm Central).

koop.org/2024/04/live-a…

No #AlmostLive event this evening, so why not cozy up and revisit a previous episode?!

Last week, we shared highlights from last summer’s descriptive tour of Vancouver Mural Festival murals in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, with special guests.

Check it out! youtube.com/watch?v=RwSN1f…

Very much looking forward to sharing the Zoom floor with Glen Turner on 17th April talking all things audio description. How would you describe Merle Hensel’s towering set for the NT’s The House of Bernarda Alba? Come along and find out how!

Take part in an Accessible Community Forum on Arts and Culture in BC!

Presented by the Disability Foundation, the panel of speakers includes Amy Amantea and takes place in-person Thursday, April 4 (1 to 3pm PST).

Free event. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/accessible-c…

Sighted Guide Training workshops! Offered free of charge. Space is limited.

Saturday, April 6 from 1 to 5:30pm
Sunday, May 26 from 2 to 6:30pm

Learn how to effectively assist a person who is #Blind or #LowVision in everyday situations. 

Learn more: bit.ly/VESightedGuide…

🧿))) A reminder that there is no #AlmostLive Zoom event this week and as of April, VocalEye will be introducing “Half Time“ and our new “Lite Nites” series.

For the schedule, visit: vocaleye.ca/event-category…
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