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3 November 2023
Decade of Able: A history, from 2013-2023
Ka mua, ka muri is a whakataukī (proverb) that means “walking backwards into the future”. As Able…
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3 October 2023
Introducing Able’s next Communications & Engagement Manager, Jean Teng!
In a significant transition for Able’s communications mahi, Sophie Jones, who has played a transformative role as…
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12 July 2023
From Drama to Description: Anjula’s Journey as an Audio Describer at Able
Combining a love of drama and writing to bring NZSL to blind children, Audio Describer Anjula worked…
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16 May 2023
Clanging swords and armour with a story: What it’s like to audio describe Gladiator with Rebekah
Rebekah is one of the audio describers at Able. Communications Intern Gabriella sat down with Rebekah to…
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14 May 2023
Hand in Hand: Bringing stories of NZSL to the screen
Shelley Waddams is a trained actor originally from the UK and moved to Aotearoa when she was…
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13 May 2023
Making the Kids of Kōrero Lane accessible: The art of audio description for tamariki
Paul is one of the audio describers at Able and recently worked on The Kids of Kōrero…
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6 May 2023
The Intersection of Art and Accessibility: A Conversation with Kitty, Caption Producer
Kia ora Kitty, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your journey to Able? Hello!…
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10 March 2023
The red carpet and Everything Everywhere All At Once: Captioning the 95th Oscars and Academy Awards
Able communications team member Gabriella Evans sat down with captioner Sean Lydiard to talk about the 95th…