ADA Accessible ESG Investing Audiobook

I collaborated with the learning team to create an AI-powered audiobook, transforming educational content into an accessible format for a visually impaired user. Leveraging AI technology helped us achieve a realistic, human-like sound while reducing costs associated with multiple takes by a voice narrator.

Project Details

  • Duration: 2 months
  • Role: Audiobook Producer
  • Brief: Created an audiobook for a visually impared user
  • Date: Fall 2023

Tools

  • Adobe
    • Premiere Pro
    • Podcasts
  • AI Audio Avatar

Skills

  • Accessibility Compliance (ADA)
  • Audio Mixing
  • Learning Solutions
  • Time Management

Audiobook Sample

Chapter 9: LOS & Introduction

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Situation:

Our team was tasked with making educational materials accessible to a blind user. The project required producing an audiobook on a tight deadline and limited budget, ruling out a traditional voice narrator due to the cost and time constraints.

Task:

In my role, I was responsible for producing a high-quality audiobook using AI voice technology. Our goal was to create an engaging, human-sounding audiobook within a short timeframe and to reduce production costs by eliminating the need for multiple takes with a professional voice narrator.

Action:

I selected advanced AI voice software that could produce lifelike audio, optimizing it for natural pacing, tone, and clarity. This approach reduced the time and cost of recording since we could fine-tune the AI voice without requiring re-recordings. I worked closely with the learning team to ensure the audiobook met the specific needs of our visually impaired user, conducting multiple quality checks to ensure the AI-generated voice sounded as natural as possible.

Resolution:

We delivered a professional-quality audiobook on time, meeting the accessibility needs of the user and achieving a cost-effective solution. By leveraging AI, we reduced production expenses while delivering a realistic and engaging audio experience. This project underscored our commitment to accessibility and demonstrated the potential of AI in creating inclusive content efficiently.