S4E13 - Episode 13 - Auslan, Audio Description and Accessibility in Live and taped Shows

S4E13 - Episode 13 - Auslan, Audio Description and Accessibility in Live and taped Shows

April 25, 2026 · 55 min · Season 4 · Episode 13

About this episode

This episode explores true accessibility in live events and video content through expert insights on Auslan interpretation and audio description.

Episode Notes What does true accessibility look like in live events, theatre, and video content? In this episode of The Digital Access Show, Narelle brings together experts in audio description, Auslan interpretation, and digital accessibility to explore how inclusive experiences are created and where gaps still exist. You will hear from:• Belinda Vesey-Brown on accessible design and video remediation• Shannon Kettleton on deaf access, Auslan, and community needs• Megan Bytheway on theatre interpreting and preparation• Shari Indriani Irwin on the art and challenge of audio description This honest and practical conversation covers:• How audio description works in live theatre• What it takes to prepare Auslan interpretation for shows• The challenges of accessibility in live and recorded content• Why planning ahead is critical for inclusion• The real experience of attending events with disability Whether you work in events, education, media, or digital content, this episode will help you understand how to create more inclusive experiences for everyone. Accessibility is not an add on. It starts from the beginning.

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