by Kimberly Manky | May 15, 2023 | Accessibility, Described Video, DVW Team, Industry News, Live Audio Description, Uncategorised
On Thursday, May 4, Descriptive Video Works celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Granville Island Hotel, with a special evening of cocktails, memories, mingling and fun. This milestone event was attended by current and former employees, clients, partners, advisory...
by Kimberly Manky | Apr 5, 2023 | Accessibility, Accessible Gaming, Audio Description, DVW Team, Live Audio Description
Jennissary (she/her) writes about her new role at DVW, as Producer for Live and Interactive Audio Description. About four years ago, someone made a request for sighted assistance on a gaming forum. When I responded to their request, I had no idea that it would...
by Kimberly Manky | Mar 30, 2023 | Accessibility, Audio Description, Live Audio Description
The 95th annual Oscars™ celebration took place on March 12th, and this year Hollywood’s biggest night was more accessible than ever, with American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, custom design for the event including ramp access for all attendees, an access...
by Kimberly Manky | Nov 7, 2022 | Accessibility, DVW Team, Industry News
Descriptive Video Works would like to welcome Nefertiti Matos Olivares to the team, as our new Workflow Manager for Quality and Inclusion, based in New York. Nefertiti comes to the role with an extensive background in Assistive Technology Instruction and Cultural...
by Kimberly Manky | Aug 29, 2022 | Uncategorised
Descriptive Video Works would like to welcome Chana Smith-Balloffet to the team. Chana is DVW’s new International Operations Manager, based in France. Chana is a global citizen, holding dual citizenship of the US and France. She also speaks English, French, Brazilian...
