ACB Focus: Audio Description

20250709 1000 ADP Awards - ACB Focus Audio Description.mp3 Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 1

20250708 1600 Audio Description and Gaming Accessibility Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media 2   Participants learned from gaming accessibility experts what the current state of access for gaming, including audio description, is for blind and low vision individuals.   Presenters: Aaron Spelker, Co-Chair ADP Gaming Sub-Committee, Natick, MA, Cory Kadlik, Assistive Technology Manager,...

20250706 1030 Audio Description Peoples Choice Awards Final Voting Kick-Off Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 3   The nominations have been counted and it's time to vote for the best audio description of the last year. Participants experienced clips of each nominated film and series, and then cast their vote during the convention or when you get home for the two you like most. Lear...

20250628 1430 Audio Description a Global Happening Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 2   Several years ago, the Audio Description Project partnered with the World Blind Union to conduct a survey which revealed that audio description exists in over 70 countries. Dr. Joel Snyder was the author of that survey. In this session, he interviewed blind consumers of audio description who o...

20250627 1130 Audio Description and Sports Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 3   Presenters discussed and explored how audio description for sports events is different from play-by-play on radio and what is being done in other countries with AD for sporting events.   Moderator: Clark Rachfal, Former ACB Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs, Beverton, OR   Presenters: Rhys...

20250626 1300 Audio Description Best Practices in Movie Theaters Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 4   Did you know that most theatrical releases are audio described? Participants learned from a blind movie goer, AMC Theaters, the National Alliance of Theater Owners, and others on how to make your visit to the movie theater a successful one by enjoying the magic of cinema with the...

20240710 1300 Dicapta, All4Voicing Lite Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder   Attendees joined us for an engaging workshop designed to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to create audio descriptions from scripts to audio using narrations using All4Voicing Lite, a one stop shop audio description platform. Whether you are an educator, student, or co...

20240709 1600 Dicapta, All4Voicing Lite Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder   Attendees joined us for an engaging workshop designed to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to create audio descriptions from scripts to audio using narrations using All4Voicing Lite, a one stop shop audio description platform. Whether you are an educator, student, or con...

20240629 1100 Blind Film Critics, Audio Description, and More Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 4   Attendees learned how three professional film critics who happen to be blind use audio description to do film reviews and criticism, what they think makes for good or bad audio description and more.   Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

20240628 1700 Audio Description and Artificial Intelligence - What Can and Can't it do Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 3   Attendees joined us for a comprehensive review of how the use of artificial intelligence impacts the production of audio description-its voicing, its writing, and its editing.   Edited By: Michael Babcock

20240628 1530 Academic AD - Audio Description and Higher Education Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 3   Panelists discussed the importance of audio description in higher education and its advantages as a learning and teaching tool.   Edited By: Michael Babcock

20240628 1230 Developments in Spanish Language Audio Description Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 3   Panelists discussed recent progress in the creation, availability, and distribution of audio description in Spanish in the US.   Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

20240627 1530 Audio Description and Dance Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 2   Attendees learned about Techniques and Strategies for Expanding Understanding of Types of Dances. Panelists shared firsthand and research-based strategies and techniques for providing audio description for dance performances.   Edited By: Doug Hunsinger

20240627 1230 Audio Description at Prime Video Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Over the last 24 months, Prime Video has been collaborating with customers and advocacy groups to make our content more accessible by improving the availability and quality of audio description. We continue progressing towards our north star of making high-quality Audio Description as commonly ava...

The American Council of the Blind Announces the 2023 Audio Description Awards Gala Recipients Alexandria, Virginia – The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announces the individuals and organizations honored at the 2023 Audio Description Awards Gala held November 14. Created in 2021 to recognize achievement in audio description in entertainment and educational media, the Awards Gala featured cele...

Pre-Show to the 3rd Annual American Council of the Blind Audio Description Project Awards Gala. Aired on ACB Media immediately preceding the November 14, 2023 original airing of the ACB ADO Awards Gala. The Pre-Show is packed with information about the Gala and Audio Description. The first hour features excerpts from the ACB Media programs VisAbilities, Tuesday Topics and Sunday Edition featuring...

20230703 1600 Film Screening-One Step at a Time-A Journey of Hope, Commitment and Resiliency Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media 4   Blind Filmmaker Michael McCulloch, Houston, TX, set the stage for his documentary and answered questions after the viewing. One Step at a Time chronicles McCulloch's trek of the 26-mile Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The film premiered in February...

20230624 1430 Audio Description Across the Globe Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Several years ago, ACB collaborated with the World Blind Union in a survey of audio description practice worldwide. This panel highlighted AD activity in New Zealand/Australia, South Africa, and in the UK. Moderator: Dr. Joel Snyder, ACB Audio Description Project Founder and Senior Consultant, T...

20230624 1130 Audio Description for Kids Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5   Whether kids are relaxing with a book or movie or doing a homework assignment, audio description provides vital opportunities for engagement with the world of ideas. Panelists discussed resources to help parents and teachers integrate audio described content into the lives of their children and students...

20230623 1600 AD Across the Arts Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 4   While film and TV might be the most well-known audio described art form, many arts and entertainment venues use AD as well. Live theatre and dance performances, museums, parks, and even the circus provide AD to increase accessibility. Panelists shared some of the challenges and the excitement of bringing all th...

20230623 1300 ACVREP Certified Audio Description Specialist (CAUDES) Update Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 4   Presenters provided background details and an update on the progress of the work to create a certification process for audio description professionals. Moderator: Kim Charlson, Chair, ACVREP Certification Subject Matter Expert Committee, Watertown, MA   Edited By:  Dou...

20230622 1430 More from the Streaming Services Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 3   **          In this double session and back by popular demand, representatives from major streaming services discussed how their organizations make their programming accessible now and what they've got planned. Moderator: Carl Richardson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project, Brighton, MA Invit...

20230624 1000 Audio Description Research Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5   The academic community has embraced audio description (AD) as a form of audiovisual translation and within other disciplines, particularly in countries outside the U.S. Attendees joined us to learn the latest in efforts to examine AD through survey-based research as well as lessons learned from professi...

20220706 Audio Description Award Winners Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media   Participants got to know more about the 2022 Audio Description Project Award Winner.   Edited By:  Douglas Hunsinger

20220703 A Day in the Life of an Audio Engineer - Describer Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media   Attendees joined Chris Snyder as he took participants through a workday for a blind AD professional. Participants got to hear what it's like to QC a script, voice, edit and mix a program, and asked questions afterwards. This was a program that the curious and the aspiring AD professionals did...