Gregory Frazier’s Innovation in Audio Description
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Gregory Frazier was a key figure in the early development of audio description for persons with a visual impairment. Watch this historical treasure, introduced by Margaret Hardy, and learn from Emmy Award winner Frazier, a pioneer in the field.
Media Details
Runtime: 14 minutes 31 seconds
- Topic: Blind Life, Education
- Subtopic: Blind - General, Blind Education
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2012
- Producer/Distributor: Penrose Productions
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