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How timely @bookysue! This is brief info regarding upcoming Augmented Reality/Smart Glasses in the Phila area.
"In partnership with the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University and the National Theatre, London, People’s Light is embarking on a project that will revolutionize arts accessibility for the Deaf and hearing loss communities. By integrating Augmented Reality/Smart Glasses technology with a new voice following algorithm developed by the National Theatre, London, we will provide theaters with real-time captioning for live performances. Lightweight and customizable, our smart glasses will enable people who are Deaf or experience hearing loss to enjoy live performance on their own terms and in the company of their friends, family members and neighbors.
Our pilot testing of this remarkable new system will begin in the Fall of 2019.
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@judysmayo @bookysue Thanks Judy I was going to post the same thing when I got home. The Chester County PA chapter had Marcie Bramucci from People's Light & Theatre (they are located in Chester County) and Lisa Sonneborn from Temple give a brief explanation of the new glasses at our March meeting. If anyone wants to be part of the focus group in the Fall they should contact Marci at People's Light bramucci@peopleslight.org . I am signing up for focus group. They already do captioning one week of every show they produce. They are very conscious of making the theatre accessible for those with disabilities.
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Awesome. I would like to be tested for the device.