Treasurer
Second Life alias: Jolie1 Magic
Jolie1 Magic is the avatar of Jolie Mason. Jolie served two terms on the WGBH National Consumers Advisory Board to develop the standards for video description. She founded and serves as the Project Director for the Los Angeles Radio Reading Service, and brought audio description to Los Angeles in 1995 with a live description of the Tournament of Roses Rose Parade.
She can be heard weekly on “Access Unlimited,” a radio show she co-hosts on KPFK FM that covers news, issues and events relating to disabilities. The show recently won the Workmen's Circle Award.
Jolie Mason was a member of the Board of Directors for Vista Nova Renaissance Community and served two terms as the president of its board. She feels strongly that everyone has a need for access to in-depth information—and although around 70% of people who are blind are unemployed, they do use technology.
Her background makes her deeply aware that making SL accessible illustrates the importance of ADA Section 508 and the potential for standards for the future of VR environments. She believes that a few simple adjustments to the SL client can make a huge difference to many people in disabled community—and she is grateful to Linden Research Inc. for helping VHH address these crucial issues.