White House and Google Launch New Virtual Tour with Audio Captions, Spanish Translation
Tour uses Google Street View technology to offer immersive look at White House interiors, aims to enhance accessibility with features for individuals with disabilities and Spanish-speaking audience.
- The White House, in collaboration with Google, has launched a new virtual tour that will offer a comprehensive look at the White House interiors using Google Street View technology.
- The tour opens with a welcome video by President Biden and first lady Jill Biden, identical to the one shown to in-person visitors at the White House Visitor Center.
- This is the first time the virtual tour includes a Spanish translation, aimed to reach out to a wider Spanish-speaking audience.
- The tour also features audio captions, which were narrated by White House social secretary Carlos Elizondo, to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
- The virtual tour can be accessed through the White House's website, Google Maps, and the Google Arts & Culture page.