Title : ( Perceptions of Audio Introduction by the Blind and Partially Sighted Audiences in Iran )
Authors: Mohammad Reza Ghaffari , Masood Khoshsaligheh , Azadeh Eriss ,Abstract
Audiovisual Translation (AVT) advocates for further access to multimedia content for individuals with special needs. Audio Description (AD) and Audio Introduction (AI) tools serve to facilitate the engagement of Blind and Partially Sighted (BPS) individuals with these contents, contributing to media accessibility. Given the emergence of AI as a phenomenon in Iran, this study delves into the perceptions and suggestions of BPS audiences regarding this supplementary tool. For this purpose, four AIs were selected. Subsequently, the data were collected through a semi-structured online focus group and interviews conducted on the “TeamTalk” platform. The gathered data were then transcribed and analysed using grounded theory. The results unveiled four interconnected categories, each with corresponding subcategories, essential for the production of AIs. The findings highlighted that AI is a beneficial tool, aiding in the comprehension, visualisation, and enhanced enjoyment of content among BPS individuals.
Keywords
, Media Accessibility, audio description, audio introduction, BPS audiences, perception, Iran@article{paperid:1106129,
author = {Mohammad Reza Ghaffari and Khoshsaligheh, Masood and Azadeh Eriss},
title = {Perceptions of Audio Introduction by the Blind and Partially Sighted Audiences in Iran},
journal = {Journal of Audiovisual Translation},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
month = {January},
issn = {2617-9148},
keywords = {Media Accessibility; audio description; audio introduction; BPS audiences; perception; Iran},
}
%0 Journal Article
%T Perceptions of Audio Introduction by the Blind and Partially Sighted Audiences in Iran
%A Mohammad Reza Ghaffari
%A Khoshsaligheh, Masood
%A Azadeh Eriss
%J Journal of Audiovisual Translation
%@ 2617-9148
%D 2026
