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Pacers Launch Season-Long In-Arena Audio Description With MindsEye for Blind and Low-Vision Fans

The rollout follows a pilot that used the LiveVoice app to deliver trained, real-time narration for attendees who are visually impaired.

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Overview

  • The service debuted during Monday’s preseason game against the Spurs and will be offered at 19 additional Pacers home dates this season.
  • Fans can sign up at mindseyeradio.org or at Guest Services at Section 2, download the free LiveVoice app, bring headphones, and use a venue code to access the live feed.
  • The Pacers say they are the first NBA team to provide in-arena audio descriptions for blind and low-vision fans.
  • Last season’s pilot at Pacers and Indiana Fever games drew between 12 and 50 listeners per event and informed this season’s full rollout.
  • Team executives, including CEO Mel Raines, and MindsEye’s Jason Frazier describe the initiative as a push for inclusion, with a published schedule running through April 10.