From: Vicki Scheeren Sent: Monday, 7 December 2009 12:06 AM To: disabdis Subject: Audio Description NOW! To Whom It May Concern I am a 50 year old woman; I lost my sight totally 7 years ago. Much has changed for me and my family. Being blind is an extremely isolating condition with many obstacles and tests. I would truly love to enjoy a “so called normal experience of joining my husband and children and friends at the movies. I feel as if Audio Description was awarded us and now is bang significantly downgraded as we appear to be undervalued by this government. Isn’t it long enough for the blind citizens of Australia to wait!!! To enjoy the advantages that overseas blind citizens enjoy as their basic right. Obviously their home countries value their entire population and actively seek to include all! Please look at this again, CAREFULLY AS YOU COULD GREATLY ENHANCE OUR QUALITY OF LIFE bringing joy to many. Yours Sincerely Vicki Scheeren