85 years of Audio Description provision at Scottish football matches.
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As the Rex Blind Party enters its 85th year of providing live match-day #ADCommentary for visually impaired supporters, we've discovered that YouTube has a @SkySportsNews feature, originally broadcast on Christmas Day 2012...
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Audio Description – An Intro: Free online session Sat 5 Sept, 10am. Hosted by Amanda Foster, Chair of ADA (Scotland) and a service user who is blind with Dr Anna Fancett, an experienced Audio Describer, Academic and Storyteller. Use Zoom link to join! us06web.zoom.us/j/8257035652…
The Rex Blind Party is delighted to be providing #ADcommentary at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
We will cover the Opening & Closing Ceremonies, along with many of the para-inclusive sessions in swimming, bowling, athletics & cycling.
Message for full details.
...and we're still going strong, all around the country, today!
Everyone knows the story of Cathkin Park and Third Lanark, but did you know it was the first ever football ground to have audio descriptive commentary for blind football fans in 1937!?
In 1937, Rex Kingsley, a Scottish sports journalist and broadcaster initiated a service to provide live football commentaries for visually impaired fans.
The idea was sparked when Kingsley observed a man at Dens Park, Dundee, attempting to describe the game to two blind men. Recognizing the need for a more effective solution, Kingsley took over the commentary and later established the “Rex Blind Parties” to offer this service regularly .
The first organized Rex Blind Party took place in 1937, where Kingsley provided commentary for a group of blind men during a match between Third Lanark and Hearts.
The initiative quickly gained traction, and by late 1938, it had expanded to various football grounds across Scotland
All smiles, (before today's match!) at Ibrox, as John, Campbell & Nicola, from Kingdom True Blues Supporters' Club, present Peter, from @RangersFC Blind Party with a generous donation to kick-start our fundraising as we aim to upgrade our #ADcommentary equipment.
Many thanks! 😁
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If you’re blind, vision-impaired or simply unable to open your eyes for reasons of hangover, then tonight’s Only Connect is for you! It’s up against a lot of other treats at 8 o’clock, but may be our greatest adventure yet.
Only Connect Sounds Special
8pm @BBCTwo
#ADcommentary teams in place for today's #PremierSportsCup Final at Hampden.
#CelticFC & #RangersFC visually impaired supporters can tune into their team's frequency for some incredibly biased commentary!
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Cannot believe that it was seven years ago to the day since I first attended the blind party little did I know that seven years on that I would still be attending the games and also be a member of the blind party at Scotland too.@celticVI @celticdsa @RexBlindParty
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Audio Description Association (Scotland) are excited to be providing Audio Description for @taylorswift13 at Murrayfield on June 7th, 8th & 9th.
If you have a ticket and would benefit from using the Audio Description service please email - [email protected]
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Audio Description Association (Scotland) are excited to be providing Audio Description for @Pink at @HampdenPark on Friday 28th June.
If you have a ticket and would benefit from using the Audio Description service please email - [email protected]
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⚽️ 🎙️ Scotland is leading the way with 60% of clubs in the top 2 divisions offering live Audio Descriptive Commentary to their visually impaired supporters on a match day
We need to do more though and get this service rolled out to as many clubs as possible across the UK
Does your club offer this service on a match day? Comment below 👇
A little history lesson from one of our visually impaired supporters...
@RangersFC @EdmistonHouse @cafefootball #ADCommentary
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🤝 Rangers are proud to support @UEFA's initiative to champion the rights of disabled supporters.
💙 We recently held a sensory-friendly experience, welcoming fans with autism to the museum in a comfortable and accommodating environment.
👉 Learn More: rng.rs/49ZPFfj
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Had a listen to the edited part of the podcast so far and it sounds amazing so if you want to be the first to hear it please like and subscribe to “Clara In Conversation” on YouTube @des_clarke @HeartScotland @DavidTannerTV @GrantStottOnAir
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Our 'Sign for the Dons' experience took on a whole new meaning earlier today ❤
A BSL tour option as part of @cafefootball's Week of Action.
#StandFree | #AccessibAll
Audio Description Commentary for visually impaired supporters is available at Hampden.
Reply below, or enquire at the front door, if you require this service.
VIAPLAY CUP FINAL DAY 🤩🏴
Rangers and Aberdeen face off later today with silverware up for grabs 🏆
Watch our live coverage of the game from 2pm on Viaplay Sports 1 📺
#ViaplayCup
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A dream come true appearing on @offtheballbbc today.
Thank you to Tam Cowan and @comedyray for their hospitality & the laughs.
Great to meet Billy Kirkwood for the first time too.
My book ‘Behind the Curtain of the Beautiful Game’ available to buy here: morganlawrence.co.uk/product…
