The art of audio description: Judith Jones
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Judith Jones is an expert audio describer, providing verbal descriptions of museum exhibitions and stage performances to people who are blind or with low vision. She works as a host at The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington offering 'sensory tours', and also with local dance companies and theatres. In recognition of her work she received an Arts Access Aotearoa Accolade in October.
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