We're so excited to tell you about our esteemed guest artists who will be performing at the Description-Rich Story Hour tomorrow!
Trina Moyan's story Acakos Iskwew (Star Woman) will be performed by her son, Shak Gobert. Acakos Iskwew (Star Woman) arrives on a gem in the universe, and negotiates a deal that affects the entire future of all beings. olivia shortt is performing a piece entitled The Book of Unkindness, a fragmented, abstracted text improvised over saxophone looping about a trickster spirit trying to make friends with a group of ravens and crows.
Join Described Toronto for the Description-Rich Story Hour at the Lee Lifeson Art Park tomorrow at 2pm! Arrive at 1:15 for a park orientation with sighted guides!
223 Gladys Allison Pl, east of North York Centre
event page: https://torontoartsfoundation.org/events/the-description-rich-story-hour/
#describedtoronto #accessibilitymatters #storytelling #asl

Toronto Arts FoundationThe Description-Rich Story Hour | Toronto Arts FoundationAt the Description-Rich Story Hour, artists will tell original stories inspired by the land and public artwork of Lee Lifeson Art Park, using descriptive and inclusive language that is accessible to a Blind and partially sighted audience. Wherever we are, we’re connecting to land that has a story. Description-rich language and ASL interpretation will make […]

**Christine Malec** @ChristineMalec@mstdn.ca · Sep 26

Sep 26

Christine Malec @ChristineMalec@mstdn.ca

Join Described Toronto for the Description-Rich Story Hour at the Lee Lifeson Art Park this Sat Sept 27 at 2pm!
223 Gladys Allison Pl, east of North York Centre
1:15 pm – Orientation: Tactile map, 3D artwork models, sighted guides. To attend or for assistance when you arrive: christine.malec@gmail.com
2pm – Stories from Christine Malec, Rebecca Singh, Katherine Sanders & Indigenous storytellers Trina Moyan, Shak Gobert, Olivia Shortt. ASL on site, nb the Yonge line of the TTC is closed from Eglinton to Finch,
ASL video invite: https://vimeo.com/1115139496?share=copy
event page: https://torontoartsfoundation.org/events/the-description-rich-story-hour/
#describedtoronto #accessibilitymatters #storytelling #asl

VimeoDescription Rich Story Hour ASL Promo Video 2025This is "Description Rich Story Hour ASL Promo Video 2025" by Superior Description Services on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who…

**Wisdom4theblind** @wisdom4you@mastodon.social · Sep 23

Sep 23

Wisdom4theblind @wisdom4you@mastodon.social

Even with a guide dog, the city doesn't feel safe" — a powerful look into the everyday challenges blind individuals face navigating urban life:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3qxwkw90do
#AccessibilityMatters #GuideDogs #DisabilityAwareness

Bernie Reddington, a woman who is standing on Rampant Horse Street in the city centre of Norwich. She is wearing a blue floral dress and pink denim jacket. She is looking at the camera and smiling and has brown hair with a full fringe. In the background of the picture is a road and a bus sat at a bus stop.

www.bbc.comGuide dog owner never 'completely safe' navigating Norwich centreBernie Reddington says if she does not have her dog, pavements can be "very, very scary".

**Christine Malec** @ChristineMalec@mstdn.ca · Sep 18

Sep 18

Christine Malec @ChristineMalec@mstdn.ca

Another episode of the Described Toronto Podcast just dropped!

Episode 203 - Description Rich Story Hour, Part Two

From the making of Lee Lifeson Art Park to the Amphitheatre stage, hear insights from John Fillion, choreographer David Norsworthy, and the Collective on designing inclusive events.

Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368549/episodes/17858515-description-rich-story-hour-part-two

BuzzsproutDescription Rich Story Hour - Part Two - Described Toronto PodcastNot every park is an art park, and not every art park is Lee Lifeson Art Park. In this episode, we hear from former City Councillor John Fillion about how the Park achieved its current iteration, and there’s more wheeling and dealing involved than...

#describedtoronto #torontopodcast #accessibilitymatters

**Wisdom4theblind** @wisdom4you@mastodon.social · Sep 10

Sep 10

Wisdom4theblind @wisdom4you@mastodon.social

Not sure how to support someone who's visually impaired? Here are 6 simple tips to interact respectfully and confidently:
https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/2025/09/six-tips-interacting-visually-impaired-person
#AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #VisuallyImpaired #DisabilityAwareness

University of Utah Health | University of Utah Health · Sep 10Six Tips for Interacting with a Visually Impaired PersonNavigating social interactions with someone who is visually impaired doesn’t have to be intimidating—just a little understanding goes a long way. These six simple tips will help you feel confident and respectful.

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**robtherunt** @robtherunt@cupoftea.social · Sep 7

Sep 7

robtherunt @robtherunt@cupoftea.social

@ossobuffo
That is all very lovely, however, a percentage of the population find walls of words completely impenetrable.

Words are not the only way to communicate.

Other factors to consider are: typeface, point size, spacing, colour and colour contrast.

I can read very easily, I don’t have any visual issues (beyond occasional spectacle use for reading), no visual disturbances, I can track text well and I don’t get visual stress while reading.

That is not everybody’s experience.

Yes, please do build a “better” web, but don’t exclude people. Please.

#Access #Accessibility #AccessibilityMatters

**Queer Like The Slur** @coolandnormal@aus.social · Sep 7 *

Sep 7 *

Queer Like The Slur @coolandnormal@aus.social

Tech accessibility question: do you know of a resource to help an adult use an ipad and browse the Internet safely for the very first time? Something pitched at an absolute first time computer toucher, like we used to see all the time in the 80s: instructions that assume you have never seen a home use computer before.

This person has had almost no exposure to any kind of computer, not even an ATM or a smart phone (think long term incarcerated, but not). They have never been on the Internet.

They need to use the basic functionality of a new ipad and generally stay safe online. They need to learn this very fast because they need to do urgent practical things online. They live overseas.

Edit: they are not able to leave their house at the moment. So a visit to a local library is not possible, but we're exploring local library resources.

#accessibility #accessibilityMatters

**Christine Malec** @ChristineMalec@mstdn.ca · Sep 2

Sep 2

Christine Malec @ChristineMalec@mstdn.ca

Exciting News!

Join Described Toronto for the Description-Rich Story Hour in Lee Lifeson Art Park on Sat Sept 27 at 2pm.

223 Gladys Allison Place, just east of North York Centre

With Christine Malec, Rebecca Singh, Katherine Sanders, plus Indigenous storytellers Trina Moyan, Shaq Gobert & Olivia Shortt. Arrive at 1:15 to explore the park with the assistance of sighted guides. ASL interpretation provided.

Watch the ASL video for more info: https://vimeo.com/1115139496?share=copy#t=0

Event link for more details:https://torontoartsfoundation.org/events/the-description-rich-story-hour/

Follow Described Toronto at https://www.facebook.com/describedtoronto/
#DescribedToronto #accessibilityMatters #TorontoEvents

**Dr. Kirk Adams** @drkirkadams@mastodon.drkirkadams.com · Sep 1

Sep 1

Dr. Kirk Adams @drkirkadams@mastodon.drkirkadams.com

The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, September 1, 2025 - Issue 106
https://drkirkadams.com/newsletter-09-01-2025/

Subscribers: 3,829 ️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.

**Top Tech Tidbits** @news@mastodon.toptechtidbits.com · Sep 1

Sep 1

Top Tech Tidbits @news@mastodon.toptechtidbits.com

The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, September 1, 2025 - Issue 106
https://drkirkadams.com/newsletter-09-01-2025/

Subscribers: 3,829 ️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.

**Taylor Arndt** @tayarndt@techopolis.social · Aug 26

Aug 26

Taylor Arndt @tayarndt@techopolis.social

What’s the biggest barrier to accessibility?
For many, it’s awareness. For others, it’s resources, tools, or simply not knowing where to start.
By sharing these challenges openly, we can work toward real solutions.
What’s standing in the way of accessibility for you?
#Accessibility #A11y #Inclusion #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityMatters #FediAccessibility

**Christine Malec** @ChristineMalec@mstdn.ca · Aug 25

Aug 25

Christine Malec @ChristineMalec@mstdn.ca

New episode is live!

Episode 202 - Introducing the Description Rich Story Hour

On September 27, 2025, in Lee Lifeson Art Park, 5 tellers will take the stage. Inspired by a prompt, and by the land they’ll be speaking from, each teller will share a unique tale. In this episode, we meet each of the tellers, and hear from them about where their creativity comes from.

Find out more & listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368549/episodes/17724996-description-rich-story-hour-part-one
Follow us wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts & never miss an episode!

BuzzsproutDescription Rich Story Hour - Part One - Described Toronto PodcastWhere do stories come from? On September 27, 2025, in Lee Lifeson Art Park, 5 tellers will take the stage. Inspired by a prompt, and by the land they’ll be speaking from, each teller will share a unique tale. In this episode, we meet each of the t...

#describedtoronto #torontopodcast #accessibilitymatters

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