# UniDescription — Audio Describe the World

> Audio descriptions for National Park Service sites for accessibility. (iPhone/iPad app by Seattle MB, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unidescription/id1288434078 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Seattle MB, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566051763)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 96 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unidescription/id1288434078/reviews.md

## What is UniDescription?

This app shares prototype audio description from dozens of National Park Service sites throughout the country, translating their paper brochures into acoustic media, designed for people who are blind, visually impaired, print dyslexic, or who prefer learning through sound.
 
Everyone deserves full access to public discourse about public resources, and this University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH) research project has been created to serve diverse audiences, under the core principles of Universal Design.
 
Our sponsors include: The University of Hawaii, The National Park Service, Google, The American Council of the Blind, and The Hawaii-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.
 
Core contributors include: Brett Oppegaard (Principal Investigator, UH), Megan Conway (Co-Pi, UH), Thomas Conway (Co-Pi, UH), Michele Hartley (Media Accessibility Coordinator, NPS), Joe Oppegaard (CTO, Montana Banana), Philipp Jordan (RA, UH), Tuyet Hayes (RA, UH), Sajja Koirala (RA, UH), and Terence Rose (RA, UH).
 
For more information, visit: www.unidescription.org
 
To contact the PI, email: brett.oppegaard@hawaii.edu

## Key features

- Audio descriptions for NPS sites
- Converts brochures to audio
- Designed for visually impaired
- Supports print dyslexia
- Universal Design principles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unidescription/id1288434078/reviews.md

### 5/5 — UniD

*2025-02-27, version 6.0.6*

This app is awesome! Easy to use.  Thank you Descriptathoners!

### 5/5 — great

*2025-01-27, version 6.0.6*

Increases accessibility to national parks and other sites to blind and low vision patrons

### 5/5 — National Park Education in your hand.

*2025-01-26*

This app offers an awesome experience and opportunity to visit various National Parks without having to travel to them. Education in the palm of your hand.

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2025-01-25, version 6.0.6*

This app is extraordinary.It gives wonderful access to the National Parks. The writing is so good it makes you want to go to the parks.

### 5/5 — Helps in planning a visit

*2025-01-22*

By previewing a park’s brochure before I visit, I can make better choices about what I want to experience at the park. The app is easy to navigate and I can get more or less info depending on my interests.

### 5/5 — Great access to national Park brochures, including illustrations and maps for people who are blind

*2025-01-22*

Highly recommend

### 5/5 — Parks are for All!

*2025-01-22*

So thankful this project exists to help bring more parks to more people. Easy to navigate and full of helpful content!

### 5/5 — 😁

*2025-01-22*

I’m just learning how this tool works. As I see it I think this will be a wonderful access for anyone who has difficulty reading for any reason

### 5/5 — Great way to experience AD in practice

*2025-01-22, version 6.0.6*

If you are new to audio description and just want to explore it as a user, this app is rich with content that delivers it. Unidescription demonstrates how AD works in practice and makes several U.S. national parks accessible in the process!

### 5/5 — Wonderful App

*2025-01-20*

Really enjoying the audio description for parks I have visited in the past. Wish it had been available sooner!!! thank you

## Frequently asked questions about UniDescription

### What does UniDescription do?

UniDescription provides audio descriptions for National Park Service sites. It translates the information found in paper brochures into spoken audio content, making these resources accessible to a wider audience.

### Who is this app for?

This app is primarily designed for people who are blind, visually impaired, print dyslexic, or anyone who prefers to learn through listening. It aims to ensure that everyone can fully access information about public resources.

### Is UniDescription free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the audio description features provided by the app.

### What kind of content can I expect?

You can expect audio descriptions of National Park Service sites. This content is derived from the park's paper brochures, offering an auditory alternative for learning about these locations.

### Where can I find more information or contact the developers?

For more information about the project, you can visit www.unidescription.org. To contact the Principal Investigator, you can email brett.oppegaard@hawaii.edu.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.20 — 2026-08-22

Updated GPS polling

### 6.0.12 — 2026-08-20

Add support for offline audio.

### 6.0.8 — 2026-08-18

Updated the way we pull GPS information and update pinch + zoom.

### 6.0.6 — 2024-01-04

Updated accessibility

### 6.0.5 — 2023-08-17

Updated search functionality

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