00:00:00Introduction to the Description Rich Story Hour
00:03:57The Importance of Inclusive Storytelling
00:04:55Event Details and Community Engagement
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In this introductory episode, the Described Toronto Collective, Rebecca, Katie and Christine introduce themselves, revealing themselves as a multi-talented, multi-disciplinary gleaming constellation of artists! They discuss what listeners can expect from the podcast series, and describe the upcoming Description-Rich Story Hour at Lee Lifeson Art Park on September 27, 2025.
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The Description Rich Story Hour and The Hopewell Garden Audio Story are created by Christine Malec, Rebecca Singh and Katherine Sanders. They are a trio of artists who came together for the purpose of creating audio experiences of the natural world from a Blind-led perspective.
These stories are made possible thanks to the generous support of the Toronto Arts Council and the Toronto Arts Foundation.
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