VolleyVoice project brings visually impaired sports fans together with volleyball matches
Implemented through live audio description, the project allows visually impaired individuals to independently experience the atmosphere and excitement of the game in sports arenas.
Supported by the Borusan Sustainable Benefit Program, the VolleyVoice Accessible Tribune Project enables visually impaired sports fans to follow volleyball matches live from the arena with audio commentary.
Purpose of the Project
The VolleyVoice Accessible Tribune Project aims to enable visually impaired sports fans to independently follow volleyball matches through live audio description and professional commentary.
Support and Implementation
Supported by the Borusan Sustainable Benefit Program, this special initiative converts the sounds in the arena into visual descriptions for the audience.
Views of the Coordinators
VolleyVoice Social Media and Reporting Coordinator İbrahim Ünsal and Communication and Commentary Coordinator Nihan Cabbaroğlu shared the details of the project. İbrahim Ünsal stated that their goal is to reach other sports branches and ensure there are no inaccessible matches left.
Commentary Technique
Commentator Nihan Cabbaroğlu emphasized the importance of visualizing the position of the ball and the speed of the game in the mind without missing the instant excitement while providing descriptive commentary for visually impaired viewers.
Participant Experience
Project participant Bedirhan Güzel stated that thanks to the commentary provided, he was able to grasp the entire atmosphere of the arena and that the application creates an important opportunity for socialization.