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Access & Inclusivity Matters

I qualified on the VocalEyes: Audio Description for live theatre training course in 2019. I co-described & Juliet at The Shaftesbury, London in March 2020. Over the last year I have been writing AD scripts for films, documentaries and series for Iyuno SDI, having been recruited and trained by Veronika Hyks. I am available for all types of audio description work, whether live, remotely delivered, or recorded.

I also deliver Everyday Accessibility training to arts, leisure and community organisations. My training is based on my 23 year career as an Access Officer in a large commercial theatre. It focuses on embedding inclusive customer service for a broad range of access requirements and across departments. Additional workshops focus on Front of House and customer-facing teams, and how to set-up and successfully deliver assisted performances.

website accessandinclusivitymatters.com

L.A.M.D.A trained, 15 years as an actress in Theatre, TV, Radio (BBC Radio Drama Company 1990 – 92).  Since qualifying as a VocalEyes Audio Describer in 1999 Jo has worked extensively for VocalEyes, and as a freelancer for Minds Eye and Sightlines. ITFC film and TV describer, RNIB films – Audio books for RNIB and as volunteer for Calibre Book Library. Numerous Voice overs, Educational tapes for OUP/ Longman, Promotional Videos.  Regional accents/character voices.

One of Ireland's two homegrown describers, guaranteeing a very broad range of productions and exhibitions for me to work on. Ten years experience. Also a theatre practitioner, opera singer and classical musician. (Audio Description available in English and Irish languages)