Anna Sadowska

Dr. Anna Sadowska serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English-Polish Comparative Linguistics at the Institute of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in translation and accessibility.

Her academic foundation includes:

• MA in Audiovisual Translation (2010, Roehampton University, London)
• MA in English Studies (Linguistics) (2000, Catholic University of Lublin)

Her research centers on audiovisual translation with specialization in accessibility solutions, particularly audio description for the blind and hard of hearing. She investigates cross-disciplinary intersections between translation theory, cognitive linguistics, and disability studies, focusing on how audio description enhances language learning and cultural participation. Her work consistently addresses real-world implementation challenges in media, education, and the arts.

Scholarly output reveals an evolutionary trajectory from technical applications (press illustrations, film subtitling) toward sociocultural impact (theatre accessibility, inclusive education), demonstrating increasing emphasis on disability representation and community engagement.

Her recognition includes:

• Friends of KUL scholarship (2012/2013)

She actively mentors students through Master's thesis supervision and hands-on projects like subtitling for international film festivals. Her outreach extends to science festivals, public workshops, and collaborations with translation agencies, emphasizing practical skill development and social impact.

She partners with organizations including Stowarzyszenie OTWIERACZ and Forum for Culture Without Barriers, leading interdisciplinary teams in developing accessibility standards and training programs for audio description across cultural institutions.