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What do we do?
In ADA (Scotland)
- We run a certificated course, validated by the National Open College Network, to train describers in audio description skills
- We monitor the quality of audio description broadcasts
- We run a course for venue staff in the welcome and safe guiding of patrons with a sight problem
- We offer advice to theatres, museums, galleries, arts, sports and heritage centres on the provision and marketing of audio description
- We loan portable radio equipment to members which can be used in schools, at open air events, festivals and private functions
- We produce a regular newsletter circulated around all members of the Association.
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Equipment loan
ADA (Scotland)’s broadcasting equipment can be used by members. To book the portable radio equipment contact
Kim McKenna at Festival City Theatres, 13 Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh EH8 9FT kim.mckenna@eft.co.uk
0131 662 1112
The set consists of 20 lightweight headsets using rechargeable batteries, plus one microphone, in a compact flight case. The microphone requires one 9 volt battery per three hour show. Before use, the headset batteries must be charged on full boost for 24 hours. You must therefore allow for this when calculating the dates for which you will require the equipment, giving at least three days’ notice.