Verbal Description Basics – Applications & Approaches
Arts and Recreation Webinar Series
Date and Time: Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Central Time
Sponsored by the Great Lakes ADA Center and the ADA National Network (ADANN). For help, contact Great Lakes ADA Center: 1-877-232-1990 (Voice/TTY) or email webinars@adaconferences.org
Description:
Many arts, culture, parks, and recreation organizations feel unprepared to provide verbal description services for people with blindness or low vision. They embrace the spirit of the ADA yet are unsure where to begin. You’re not alone! During this webinar, we’ll explore verbal description applications and approaches. Verbal description uses language to communicate visual information. Creating verbal descriptions is foundational for inclusion in physical and virtual spaces. It is also essential for communication areas. We’ll start with definitions and best practices. Then we will move into real-time examples and practice. Our hope is that the information and experience will be a step in increasing confidence and possibility with verbal description.
Individuals will be able to submit questions for the speakers in advance during the registration process.
Human Generated Real-Time Captioning will be provided for this session.
Continuing Education Credit Available: Certificate of Attendance: 1.5 Credit hours; ADA Coordinator Certification: 1.5 Credit hours.
Speakers:
- Megan Bent, Artist and Consultant
- Heidi Swevens, Consultant, Swevs LLC
English