In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about more time on the phone with Verizon to get audio description to work on FiOS. It only took hours of hold time on two separate calls to get to the tech support person who knew what audio description was and how to help a blind customer. Kudos to Kyle from Upstate New York for his outstanding help! Now, if only more shows had AD.
In an expanded Just Listen, you’ll hear two different versions of Southeastern Guide Dogs video titled Hope. One with audio description and one without AD. You can learn about the Florida-based organization at https://www.guidedogs.org.
Turn On Audio Description On Verizon FiOS
There are three components to turning on Audio Description on Verizon FiOS, which they call Descriptive Video Services. You have to turn DVS on, you have to enable Audio selection, and you have to set audio language to Spanish.
How To Change Language To Spanish
This step is not on the Verizon website. Here are the steps:
- Go to Settings and select System.
- Then select Language.
- Then select Audio Language.
- Then select Spanish.
How To Turn On DVS On Verizon FiOS
See these steps at https://www.verizon.com/business/support/fios-tv/accessibility/.
- Go to Settings.
- Then go to System.
- Next, go to Accessibility.
- Go to DVS.
- Choose ON.
How To Enable Audio Selection On Verizon FiOS
These steps are also available at https://www.verizon.com/business/support/fios-tv/accessibility/.
- Go to Settings.
- Then go to Audio & Video.
- Next, go to Audio.
- Activate Audio Selection (my menu said Enable.)
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White Canes Connect Podcast Episode 059
In episode 059 of White Canes Connect, Lisa talks with Peggy Chong, The Blind History Lady. Peggy tells us how she started telling the stories of ordinary blind people from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Peggy mentioned that while researching one individual, she gets leads on five or six more people to research. Find the podcast on
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