RNIB can offer advice and information on all aspects of watching and enjoying films for blind and partially sighted people in cinema and on DVD.
Difficulty watching?
If you have difficulty following the plot or story line of a TV programme then you may find that audio description is a service that can assist you.
Audio description (AD)
Audio Description (AD) is a free and existing service that can transform the enjoyment of films for people who have difficulty seeing what's happening on the screen. Like a narrator telling a story, an additional commentary describes body language, expressions and movements, making the story clear through sound. Experience clips of AD for yourself.
DVD
We can offer advice on which DVD titles are available with audio description.
Cinema audio description
We can offer advice on how to receive audio description in cinemas and which cinemas in the UK have these facilties. The cinema page also gives information on a discounted ticket scheme in cinemas for disabled people.
Bollywood project
We are undertaking this project to meet the specific needs of ethnic minority blind and partially sighted people in the UK. We hope to establish a potential market for audio described Bollywood films and develop a working relationship with the Bollywood film industry.
Advice to industry
We can offer advice to professionals working in the cinema, DVD and related industries on making films, venues, products and equipment accessible for blind and partially sighted people