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ACB Focus: Audio Description
by American Council of the Blind
Welcome to the Audio Description Track of the ACB Focus Podcast Series. The Audio Description Track contains programming that involves the accessibility of the visual images of theater, television, movies, and other art forms for people who are blind, have low vision, or who are otherwise visually impaired.
Episodes
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20260718 1230 Innovations in Performing Arts Access
20260718 1230 Innovations in Performing Arts Access Originally Aired on ACB Media Presenters shared new practices in performing arts accessibility using audio description. The session examined strategies for evolving those practices and possibilities for access in live performing arts venues....
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20260717 1530 Overview of the New Audio Description Project Website
20260717 1530 Overview of the New Audio Description Project Website Originally Aired on ACB Media The session examined the Audio Description Project website, which had been redesigned in 2025 around a modern content management system. Its database brought together information about movies…
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20260717 1700 Film Preview - Brailled It
20260717 1700 Film Preview - Brailled It Originally Aired on ACB Media Participants previewed BRAILLED IT, a film in which young braille readers and writers documented their experiences at the Braille Challenge in Los Angeles. The event brought together leading under-18 braille readers and…
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20260716 1530 Why Can’t Audio Description Files Always Travel with the Program
20260716 1530 Why Can’t Audio Description Files Always Travel with the Program Originally Aired on ACB Media The session explored why a film or television program could lose access to an existing audio description track when distributed in another setting. Topics included the description file's...
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20260716 1400 What Is Next Generation TV and What Should I Know to Get Ready
20260716 1400 What Is Next Generation TV and What Should I Know to Get Ready Originally Aired on ACB Media Industry experts and consumers discussed Next Generation broadcast television, which combined over-the-air broadcasting with internet technology. The session examined enhanced picture…
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20250709 1000 ADP Awards - ACB Focus Audio Description.mp3
20250709 1000 ADP Awards - ACB Focus Audio Description.mp3 Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media 1
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20250708 1600 Audio Description and Gaming Accessibility
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...
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20250706 1030 Audio Description Peoples Choice Awards Final Voting Kick-Off
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…
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20250628 1430 Audio Description a Global Happening
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...
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20250627 1130 Audio Description and Sports
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...
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20250626 1300 Audio Description Best Practices in Movie Theaters
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…
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20240710 1300 Dicapta, All4Voicing Lite
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...
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20240709 1600 Dicapta, All4Voicing Lite
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...
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20240629 1100 Blind Film Critics, Audio Description, and More
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...
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20240628 1700 Audio Description and Artificial Intelligence - What Can and Can't it do
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…
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20240628 1530 Academic AD - Audio Description and Higher Education
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
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20240628 1230 Developments in Spanish Language Audio Description
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
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20240627 1530 Audio Description and Dance
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...
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20240627 1230 Audio Description at Prime Video
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...
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20231114 American Council of the Blind’s 2023 Audio Description Awards Gala Broadcast on November 14
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...
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20231114 3rd Annual ACB ADP Awards Gala Pre-Show
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...
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20230703 1600 Film Screening-One Step at a Time-A Journey of Hope, Commitment and Resiliency
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…
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20230624 1430 Audio Description Across the Globe
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…
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20230624 1130 Audio Description for Kids
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...
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20230623 1600 AD Across the Arts
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...
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20230623 1300 ACVREP Certified Audio Description Specialist (CAUDES) Update
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...
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20230622 1430 More from the Streaming Services
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...
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20230624 1000 Audio Description Research
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...
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20220706 Audio Description Award Winners
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
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20220703 A Day in the Life of an Audio Engineer - Describer
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...
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20220703 3D Audio Excursion
20220703 3D Audio Excursion Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media ** Back by popular demand, come with Chris Snyder as he takes you on another 3D audio excursion to places real and fantastic. Put on your headphones, sit back and journey with us as we go from the ordinary to the…
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20220625 Self-Description: Too Much or Just Enough - Blind Community Perspectives
20220625 Self-Description: Too Much or Just Enough - Blind Community Perspectives Originally Aired June 25, 2022, on ACB Media Sponsored: Audio Description Project Edited By: Michael Moran
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20210719 - An evening with ACB: Audio description and streaming services
~~An Evening with ACB: Audio Description and Streaming Services: This industry panel featured representatives from major streaming services to discuss their product’s, programming, services, and offerings. Moderator: Carl Richardson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project, Brighton, MA…
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20210721 - Dragging the boys of audio description behind the curtain
~~BPI Audio Description: Dragging the Boys of Audio Description Behind the Curtain: Attendees joined BPI Board Member Chris Snyder as he welcomed Roy Samuelson, audio description narrator, Los Angeles, CA, JJ Hunt and Byron Lee as they share behind the scenes stories and walked us through the art...
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20210721 - Audio Description: what it is and where to find it and how to use it
~~Meet the Author: Attendees met Judy Dixon, Writer, Arlington, VA: Judy has just authored Audio Description: What it is, Where to Find it, and how to Use it, published by National Braille Press. Attendees learned about how she came to write this book, do her research, and asked her questions....
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20210723 - Tokyo Olympics opening ceremonies pre-show extravaganza!
ACB's Clark and Kim talk with Para athletes and preview the 2021 Tokyo summer Olympics Recorded during the ACB national convention on July 23 2021
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20210721 - Audio description in the out of doors
~~Audio Description in the Outdoors: National Park Service, the UniDescription Project, and the UniD App: This session featured the National Park Service's work to bring audio description and increased access into park settings and highlighted the NPS's collaboration with the University of…
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20210720 - Podcasts featuring audio description
~~Podcasts Related to Audio Description: Attendees met the hosts of five podcasts featuring audio description, and learn how each got started, what they cover, and their plans for the future. Moderator: Kim Charlson, Co-Chair, Audio Description Project, Watertown, MA Podcasts include: 1. Picture...
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20210718 - Audio Description Project (ADP) website update
~~Audio Description Project Website Overview and Update (acb.org/adp): The number of audio-described videos available has increased dramatically in the past year to the 6,000-plus range. The ADP website is the place to find pointers to them all. The presentation covered how you can best use the...
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20210722 - Describing race, skin color, ethnicity, gender and disability within todays audio description
~~Diversity: Describing Race, Skin Color, Ethnicity, Gender, and Disability within Contemporary Audio Description: Attendees heard a direct and thoughtful discussion by a panel of audio description experts on the importance of diversity within the field, how to describe in today’s diverse world,...
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20210719 - Audio description in the performing arts
~~Audio Description in the Performing Arts: This panel of leading theater access professionals highlighted various ways audio description has been provided in performing arts venues, and how each has evolved to provide virtual description services during a pandemic. Moderator: Joel Snyder, PhD,...
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20210719 - Audio description at Amazon
~~Audio Description at Amazon: Over the last few years, Amazon has made great strides in expanding the availability of audio description, now offering more titles with AD than any other streaming service. This session from Amazon experts from Device Accessibility and Prime Video discussed how…
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20210717 - Audio description in museums
~~ADP Audio Description in Museums: This panel of leading museum access professionals’ profiled various ways audio description is used in museum settings, and how each museum has coped with providing description services during a pandemic. Moderator: Joel Snyder, PhD, Founder and Senior…
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Welcome to the Audio Description Track of the ACB Focus Podcast Series. The Audio Description Track contains programming that involves the accessibility of the visual images of theater, television, movies, and other art forms for people who are blind, have low vision, or who are otherwise visually impaired.
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American Council of the Blind
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