The American Council of the Blind of Nebraska is proud to sponsor an audio-described tour of the Tangier Shriners Feztival of the Trees on Tuesday, November 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Tangier Shrine Center, 2823 South 84th Street, Omaha, Nebraska.
This special holiday experience will give people who are blind or visually impaired an opportunity to enjoy the beauty and excitement of the Feztival of the Trees through audio description provided by Radio Talking Book Service.
Participants will wear headsets as an audio describer paints vivid verbal pictures of the 60 beautifully decorated trees and describes the incredible prizes available. This narration helps participants appreciate the visual details of the displays to more fully experience this cherished holiday tradition.
“We are excited to sponsor Audio Description of the Tangier Shriners Feztival of the Trees,” said Kristal Platt, president of the American Council of the Blind of Nebraska. “Audio Description is a marvelous way to make events more accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired.”
“Our members seek access to community events. Like everyone, we want to have a wonderful life, especially at the holidays,” Platt added.
Event Information
What: Audio Description of the Tangier Shriners Feztival of the Trees
When: Tuesday, November 24, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Tangier Shrine Center, 2823 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE
Admission: $2 per person
Raffle tickets available at the event: $1 each, or 125 tickets for $100
Individuals interested in attending as participants or volunteers are encouraged to register through the Events Calendar on the American Council of the Blind of Nebraska website at www.ACBNebraska.org.
For additional information, please leave a message for Kristal Platt at (402) 575-8910.
A Community Gift of Collaboration
The Audio Description of the Tangier Shriners Feztival of the Trees is a community gift made possible through the generosity and collaboration of several organizations:
- Sponsored by: American Council of the Blind of Nebraska
- Offered by: Tangier Shriners
- Audio description provided by: Radio Talking Book Service
- Volunteer support provided by: Local Lions clubs
In this season of Thanksgiving, the American Council of the Blind of Nebraska extends heartfelt gratitude to all these incredible organizations and volunteers for their contributions to the community. Our partnership demonstrates how collaboration can create more inclusive experiences and bring the joy of the holidays to more people.
