Vision Loss
Sharing the Performing Arts with People who have Low Vision or are Blind
For theatregoers who have low vision or are blind, TDF provides audio description services at select Broadway performances.
Who’s Eligible?
There is no annual fee, but you must provide proof of eligibility in order to take advantage of our vision loss program. Anyone who is blind, has low vision or may benefit from audio-description services as the result of a documented physical limitation is eligible to apply for TDF Accessibility Programs (TAP) Membership.
Services available to TAP Members with vision loss
Audio Description at Select Performances
For theatregoers who are blind or have moderate to severe vision loss, TDF provides a specially trained describer who verbalizes what’s happening on stage during pauses in dialogue. The describer uses a headset microphone, while individuals using the service listen through a receiver with a single earpiece.
Audio described performances sometimes include a pre-performance Touch Tour. Touch Tours provide an opportunity for theatregoers who are blind or partially-sighted to familiarize themselves with the set ahead of the performance. When these occur, you’ll explore the set with a highly skilled audio describer trained to provide vivid, detailed verbal description of the set, while experiencing a selection of objects through touch.
All tickets are available for pickup at the box office within an hour of the performance.
Additional services for members with vision loss
TDF Accessibility Program for Students
TAP provides school groups of theatregoers who are blind or have low vision with in-class workshops and audio-described performances of Broadway shows.