This webinar is about the production of accessible graphic novels and illustrated books produced by CELA & CNIB. They incorporate multiple voices and sound effects, along with a new system of describing visual art with a focus on creative and strategic writing that is more expressive and entertaining than standard alt text and image description. I will discuss findings from an international survey conducted by eBOUND, CNIB, CELA, AMI and TMU and the best practices guide developed by this partnership.
Speaker Bio
Joanne Pak is an official NER certifier of live caption accuracy, and she is a subject matter expert for the Inclusive Media and Design Centre at Toronto Metropolitan University. Throughout her career, Joanne has worked for numerous broadcasters, nonprofits, and educational institutions, specializing in accessible media as a described video writer and narrator, closed caption editor, audiobook producer, image description writer, and NER instructor. She was awarded a Gold Merit from Bell Media for developing a described video (DV) workflow, coaching writers, and creating the Bell in-house DV style guide. Joanne currently leads the production of accessible graphic novel audiobooks at CNIB and trains writers and publishers in image description.
Objective
During this webinar, you'll learn about:
- Preferences of the print-disabled via survey results
- How to write creative descriptions for picture books and graphic novels
- The current landscape of accessible book production
- Where to get more information and training