Possibilities of using the audiodescription technology in correction-developing work with visually impaired children
The article reveals the troubles that occur when using of audiodescription of visual information (films, pictures, cartoons) in correctional and developing work with visually impaired children. The article deals with the concept and history of audio description in Russia. The article also discloses the potential of using of audiodescription in work with junior forms’ pupils having visual impairment, determines a number of tasks, that can possibly be solved using this technology within the system of special help to the children. The article describes the different stages of working on project, and reveals the theoretical and the practical aspects of solving the problem of psychological and pedagogic accompaniment of children with visual diseases. It presents the purpose, objectives and main content of correctional and developing programmes for children with visual impairments using the technology of audiodescripting cartoons. The article shortly describes the results of our work.