Accessible Movies and Theater

• Check your local area to see if the movie theaters offer audio described movies. Some cineplexes have recently been offering movies with closed captioning as well as audio description.
• A number of VHS and DVD's have audio description. Check the resource listing to find a seller or rental outlet near you. You could also check with your local library or State Library for the Blind. Both may offer a number of audio described movies free for lending.
• Useful website resources include: [all links open in a new window]
  • Art Beyond Sight: Art courses and general information about art for persons with vision impairments:
• Movie reviews by individuals who are blind or low vision: Blindspots and VocalEyes in the UK
• WGBH Boston's National Public Television Station: Resources for audio described movies, accessible theaters, and television programming in the U.S
• Association Valentin Haüy Resource for audio described movies in France
• National Center for Accessible Media: Information about accessible movie theaters and media access for people with disabilities
• Narrative Television Network (NTN)Resource for television narration
• Theater By The Blind is a company made up of both visually impaired and sighted theatre professionals.