Audio Described Aotearoa

Audio description services and accessibility training across Aotearoa

Audio Described Aotearoa works with organisations to make visual content accessible for blind, deafblind and low vision people. Founded in 2014, it's delivered audio description for hundreds of events, performances and experiences across Aotearoa and online.

Its work spans the arts, public events, education and digital media – helping organisations build accessibility into their projects from the ground up.

What it offers

Audio description

Audio description translates visual information into words. It can be delivered live, recorded, or as written descriptions that work with screen readers, large print or braille.

Theatre and live performance

• Live audio description for performances (via personal receivers)
• Commentary covering action, visual humour, expressions and effects
• Touch tours to explore sets, costumes and props before a show
• Pre-show information about the production and venue
• Training for front-of-house staff

Museums, galleries and tours

• Audio described tours (live or recorded)
• Accessible guides and interpretation
• Support for making collections and exhibitions more inclusive
• Training for guides and staff

Digital content

• Audio description for video and digital media
• Descriptive transcripts for deafblind audiences
• Collaboration with production teams to embed accessibility early

Training and consultancy

• Introduction to accessibility
• Audio description skills
• How to run effective touch tours
• Delivered by blind and sighted co-facilitators.

Who it’s for

• Arts organisations and venues
• Museums and galleries
• Event producers and festivals
• Educators and public institutions
• Digital and media producers.

Why work with them

Audio Described Aotearoa combines lived experience with professional practice. Its approach helps organisations move beyond one-off solutions and build accessibility into its ongoing work.

Get in contact

Website: audiodescribedaotearoa.co.nz
Email: info@audiodescribedaotearoa.co.nz 
Phone: 021 035 8513
Location: Auckland, New Zealand