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It's Time for Holiday Movies!
General announcements

If you've been waiting all year to heat up the eggnog, grab some gingerbread, and indulge in movie merriment, great news: there's a list of more than 300 holiday movies with audio description right here in the ADP film and series title directory. Click on this link to access the list. You can filter the results by provider and rating to personalize it. Check back often, as new titles are added every week.

Announcing the 2025 Awards Gala Honorees
Awards and contests, Awards Gala

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) and its Audio Description Project (ADP) broadcast the 5th Annual Audio Description Awards Gala on Thursday, November 13, 2025. It was a star-studded celebration honoring excellence and innovation in audio description across popular entertainment, education, gaming, live events, and more.

The Gala recognizes the creators, platforms, and innovators transforming how audiences engage with media. This year’s show was hosted by Alie B. Gorrie and Ashley J. Hicks, two advocates and performers passionate about accessible storytelling.

Awards and Special Guests

Awards were presented to:

  • Visionary - Matthew Kaplowitz, President and Director of Technology and Innovation for Bridge Multimedia
  • Innovation - Earcatch
  • Gaming - Ubisoft
  • Popular Entertainment - HBO Max
  • Live Events - Descriptive Video Works
  • Education - Bridge Multimedia
  • Spanish Media (USA) - Described and Captioned Media Program
  • International - ShazaCin
  • Talent Promotion - Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS)
  • Inclusion Excellence - Social Audio Description Collective
  • Writing - Liz Gutman
  • Voicing - Dianne Newman
  • People’s Choice Awards: Flow (film) and Dying for Sex (series)

Presenters and special guests included actors, authors, advocates, and influencers, such as: Isabella Rossellini, Mara Lauren Hutchinson, Jenna “Jennisary” of Descriptive Video Works, Paul from Matthew and Paul, Marilee Talkington, Juan Alcazar, Ben Mehl, Stephanae McCoy, Leona Godin, and Anne Mok.

Accessing the Awards Gala Recording

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The 2025 Audio Description Awards Gala exemplifies how creativity and technology can merge to make the arts more inclusive for everyone. The broadcast included open captions, open audio description, American Sign Language interpretation, and Spanish dubbing, captions, and audio description, ensuring a fully accessible experience across all audiences.

With Thanks to Our Supporters and Sponsors

ADP Supporter

Sony Corporation of America

Awards Gala Sponsors

Super Star

Comcast NBCUniversal

Take the Lead

Amazon

Netflix

Warner Bros. Discovery

Supporting Cast

Fox Corporation

Microsoft

NCTA – The Internet & Television Association

Paramount, a Skydance Corporation

Spectrum

VITAC

The Walt Disney Company

Waymo

Hosts

Alie B. Gorrie

Ashley J. Hicks

Production Credits

English Audio Description Script: Audio Description Associates, LLC, Joel Snyder, PhD

English Audio Description Narrator: Steve Saylor

Spanish Audio Description Script: Andrea Giménez, Dicapta

Spanish Audio Description Narrator: Andrea Herrera, Dicapta

Spanish Language Dubbing: Dicapta

Producer: Doug Roland

Editor: Zahari Zahariev

Screen Graphics Designer: Brian Williams

Hair and makeup for hosts’ studio shoot: Dorothy Bhadra

Contributing Partners & Friends

Audio Description Associates, LLC

Bridge Multimedia

Comcast NBCUniversal

Dicapta

VITAC

Learn more atADAwardsGala.org.

Draft Guidance for Gaming AD Now Open for Public Comment
General announcements

The Audio Description Project (ADP) Gaming Subcommittee has released a new draft guidance document titled “Best Practices for Audio Description in Video Games.” This is the first comprehensive resource designed to help game developers understand and implement effective audio description (AD) tailored specifically to the interactive nature of video games.

While audio description has long been used in film, television, and theatre to make visual media accessible to blind and low vision audiences, video games present unique challenges and opportunities. The draft guidance provides insights and recommendations addressing complexities such as player agency, branching narratives, and dynamic gameplay environments.

The Gaming Subcommittee invites all members of the public, particularly those familiar with gaming and accessibility, to review the draft and share their feedback. Public comments can be submitted through a Google Form.

The comment period will remain open for 90 days, closing on February 19, 2026. After this period, the committee will review all feedback and make revisions before releasing the finalized version.

To access the draft guidance, click this link.

To submit feedback on the guidance, complete this form.

New! Video Games Lists and Resources
General announcements

The ADP is proud to include the exciting world of accessible gaming on the website. Thanks to the hard work of the new Gaming Subcommittee, you can now find a list of video games with audio description and information about accessible gaming organizations and conferences, samples, podcasts, and much more.

To learn about video games with AD, visit the Video Games page under Where to Find AD.

To access links to myriad resources that will help you get started or improve your game, visit the Video Game Resources page (under Additional Resources within the ADP Archives).

The ADP's Gaming Subcommittee

The Audio Description Project (ADP) has formed a new Gaming Subcommittee. This groundbreaking group brings together accessibility gaming advocates, blind and low vision gamers, and audio description industry experts with the shared goal of advancing audio description within the world of video games.

The ADP Gaming Subcommittee is dedicated to the following key initiatives:

  • Documenting Best Practices for implementing audio description in gaming environments 
  • Advocating for the inclusion of audio description in both new and existing game releases 
  • Providing a resource list of games that feature audio description and live gaming events with audio described content 
  • Communicating updates and developments related to gaming audio description to the blind and low vision community 
  • Offering education and support to blind and low vision gamers on accessible gaming features and tools 
  • Gathering and analyzing gamer data related to audio description to inform and collaborate with game developers.


 

Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the CVAA
General announcements

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) proudly celebrates the 15th anniversary of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA). Signed into law by President Barack Obama on October 8, 2010, the CVAA remains one of the most significant legislative achievements for people who are blind, have low vision, or are DeafBlind in the digital age.

In addition to ensuring that smartphones are accessible to consumers who are blind or have low vision, the CVAA also established, for the first time, regulations requiring audio-described content on major broadcast and cable networks. This landmark provision has been championed by ACB’s Audio Description Project, which advocates for audio description across television, film, performing arts, and other media.

The law also allowed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish the National DeafBlind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also known as iCanConnect, which provides free equipment and training for people with both significant hearing and vision loss who meet the program's disability and income eligibility guidelines. iCanConnect is a national program administered locally in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands that helps people stay connected to friends, family, and the world through telecommunications equipment and assistive technology.

ACB was instrumental in garnering support for the CVAA, working alongside advocates, industry leaders, and partner organizations across the disability community. By uniting these voices and demonstrating the broad impact of accessible technology, ACB helped secure the bipartisan backing in Congress that made the CVAA possible. This collaborative spirit remains central to ACB’s advocacy today.

“The CVAA is a shining example of what’s possible when advocates, industry, and policymakers come together with a shared commitment to equity and inclusion,” said ACB Executive Director Scott Thornhill.

ACB is now advocating for the introduction and passage of the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA), soon to be introduced in Congress. The CVTA reaffirms our nation's commitment to accessible communications and video technologies for people who are blind, have low vision, or are DeafBlind. This legislation will build on the CVAA to modernize and expand requirements for further captioning and audio description availability, and video user interfaces.

“Just as the CVAA transformed access in the last 15 years, the CVTA will ensure accessibility keeps pace with innovation in the years ahead,” Thornhill added. “We urge Congress to support and pass the CVTA in the 119th Congress.”

About the American Council of the Blind

The American Council of the Blind is a national member-driven consumer organization representing Americans who are blind or have low vision. With 65 affiliates, ACB strives to increase independence, security, equality of opportunity, and to improve the quality of life for all people who are blind or have low vision. For more information, visit www.acb.org.

Contact:

Scott Thornhill

Executive Director

202-467-5081 sthornhill@acb.org

Survey for AD Writers and QC Professionals
General announcements

Call for Survey Respondents from the Audio Description Writing & Quality Control Communities

The Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) Subject Matter Expert (SME) committee would like to invite you to participate in an online survey to gain feedback on the relative importance of key Audio Description knowledge areas and how often they are used in your Audio Description practice.

ACVREP is reaching out to Audio Description writers, editors of Audio Description scripts, and Audio Description quality control specialists, to share their expertise. Volunteers who participate will be contributing to an important step in the development of a valid Audio Description certification exam, which will be based on input provided through the survey. Please note: This survey is NOT intended for consumers of audio description, voice artists who solely voice Audio Description from written scripts, or engineers/editors who mix Audio Description soundtracks.

Once the survey results have been collected and reviewed, the ACVREP SME committee will work with third-party exam development experts to determine the knowledge areas that will be tested. The test that is developed using this information will ensure that professionals have the requisite, foundational knowledge to be a Certified Audio Description Specialist (CAUDES).

We are seeking as many volunteers as possible, and all responses will remain confidential.

Audio Description practitioners who are blind, low vision, or sighted are encouraged to take this survey and eventually the certification exam. If you are interested in taking the survey, please complete the form available at the link below, where you can provide your name and email address. When the survey is ready for distribution in October, it will be emailed to you directly. A drawing for several $25 Amazon gift cards from a generous donor will be available for those opting to participate by providing contact information at the end of the survey itself. 

Survey interest form

Thank you for your participation in this important next step in the development of a certification for Audio Description professionals.

· Kim Charlson, Chair, MA

· Martin Wilde, Vice-Chair, IL

· Wendy Sapp, GA

· Jan Stankus, MA

· Celia Hughes, TX

· Deborah Lewis, CA

· Joyce Adams, VA

· Mary Hanks, TX

· Laurie Pape Hadley, MN

· Jolie Mason, CA

· Joel Snyder, MD

· Deborah Fels, Canada

· Anna Capezzera, C

Accessibility on Stage and Screen and AD at Comic-Con
General announcements

Two recent articles highlight creativity and access needs, from stage and screen to the pages of comic books. Both pieces emphasize the importance of inclusion and access on every level - the creative team, actors, narrators, and the production team. Follow the links below to learn more.

The Imagination Industry Fails To Imagine Artists With Accessibility Needs: Published on Forbes.com, this article investigates the access gaps, the innovative progress, and the continued potential within the entertainment industry for people with disabilities. One of the featured artists is a co-host of the ADP's 2024 Awards Gala, Alie B. Gorrie!

Beyond Sight: The Power of Non-Visual Storytelling at Comic-Con 2025: Written by ADP's long-time friend Roy Samuelson, this piece explains the importance of - and advocates for - stories that don't rely on visual images to create new worlds and captivate audiences. 

The ADP applauds everyone who helps to bring imagination to life in creative and accessible ways.

ADP Award Recipients Announced
ADP Awards, Awards and contests

The 2025 ADP Award recipients have been announced! These annual awards honor the people and organizations that make outstanding contributions to the quality and availability of audio description.

This year, the award went to:

  • Media: Nefertiti Matos Olivares
  • Performing Arts: Bronwen Andrea Okwesa
  • Public Sector: Laurie Wohl and the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind Arts Department
  • Museums, Visual Images, and Visitors Centers: Abby Jones and Craters of the Moon National Park
  • Special Achievement Award: the partnership between the National Park Service, as represented by Michele Hartley, and the University of Hawaii, as represented by Dr. Brett Oppegaard
  • The Barry Levine Memorial Award for Career Achievement in Audio Description: Fred Brack

Enjoy the ADP Awards presentation and acceptance remarks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkHXLRXiNz8. 

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) and the Audio Description Project (ADP) commend and congratulate these extremely deserving award recipients and thank them for their hard work and dedication to audio description.

The Newest AD Titles
General announcements

The following is a list of 351 audio described titles added to the ADP website from 12/04 through 12/10. This list is typically updated on Wednesdays at https://adp.acb.org/newest-ad-titles and also sent to members of our Discussion List. (Screen Reader Note: Provider names are headers.) You can also use the "Newest Only" option in the Filters section of our Directory to find the most recently added titles.

Apple TV Store added 5 titles:

Cinema added 5 titles:

  • Dust Bunny [2025 Movie, rated R, Action & Adventure, Drama, Horror, Thriller]
  • Ella McCay [2025 Movie, rated PG-13, Comedy, Drama]
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas [2000 Movie, rated PG, Comedy, Kids & Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy]
  • Not Without Hope [2025 Movie, rated R, Drama, Thriller]
  • Silent Night, Deadly Night [2025 Movie, rated R, Horror]

DVDs added 2 titles:

HBO Max added 7 titles:

Howdy added 1 title:

MGM+ added 1 title:

Netflix added 43 titles:

Peacock added 6 titles:

Plex added 3 titles:

  • Mortdecai [2015 Movie, rated R, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Crime, Mystery] Free
  • Room [2015 Movie, rated R, Drama, Thriller] Free
  • The Green Knight [2021 Movie, rated R, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy] Free

Pluto added 11 titles:

Prime Video added 259 titles:

ReelAbilities added 2 titles:

  • Defiant Lives [2018 Movie, Not Rated, Documentary, Disability]
  • Poppy [2021 Movie, Not Rated, Drama, Disability]

Roku Channel added 2 titles:

Tubi added 3 titles:

Welcome to the New ADP Website!
General announcements

The Audio Description Project website has been re-designed. We’ve got new pages and new features, along with the unique information about audio description that you depend on. In this article, we’ll present a tour of the new layout and functions. The process of updating and improving continues, so please visit often to keep up with all the exciting developments.

Website Structure

There is now a horizontal menu bar on each page with drop-down headings that lead to related pages. The headings are: About Us, About Audio Description, Where to Find AD, AD Resources, Events, and Get Involved.

  • Under About Us, you’ll find information about the Audio Description Project, including: ADP Mission and History, Staff and Committees, ADP Conference, and Awards and Contests.
  • Under About Audio Description, you’ll find useful information about the creation and provision of AD in various media types. The pages are: FAQs, AD for Film and TV, for Performing Arts, for Museums and Parks, and for Education.
  • Under Where to Find AD, you can access: the Film and Series Title Directory, TV Listings, Performing Arts, and Museums, Parks, and Tours.
  • Under AD Resources, you’ll find pages dedicated to: Training Sessions and Materials, Podcasts, Technology, Samples, Legislation, AD Professionals Directory, and the ADP Archives, which includes additional resources and information on international resources.
  • Under Events, you’ll find details about: the Audio Description Institute, the ADP Conference, the Awards Gala, and UniDescription.
  • Under Get Involved, you can discover how to Join the ADP Discussion List, Contact Us, and Donate.

On the home page, we’ll always have a few articles and announcements to keep you up-to-date on the latest ADP news and events. There is also a list of Top Links that will take you directly to the page you want.

Content

We did a little streamlining as we re-designed the site, pruning outdated information and dead links. Some details have been consolidated on new pages that didn’t exist on the old site, while other bits formerly on one page have been re-distributed under the new structure.

Some of these changes might take a little time to get used to, but we hope that the logic of the new structure and the FAQs page will help you find what you need. If you get really stuck, please feel free to contact us - we’ve always depended on you to make us better!

The Film and Series Title Directory

This directory - the only one in the world - is easily our most popular page. We think you’ll love it even more now that we’ve added great filter and sort features.

There are multiple ways to find films and series with audio description. From any page on this site, you can type a title or keyword into the search box located in the banner below the main menu (just start typing - the cursor is automatically in the search box; you can also skip the typing and simply hit the Enter key to be taken to the directory page). Or you can navigate to Where to Find AD and select Film/Series Title Directory. On this page, you can filter to find the movies and shows that interest you. You can search and then filter your results, or you can start on the Filters panel.

When you arrive on the directory page, you'll encounter the number of results and a list of any filters that have been applied to the results. In the phrase "Applied Filters," the word "Filters" is a link that will guide screen readers directly to the Filters panel.

In the Filters panel on the left, there are five options:

  • Provider: how to access the title; i.e., the name of the streaming service, whether it's in movie theaters or on DVD, etc.
  • Genre: lists the most popular genres (comedy, drama, horror, documentary, etc); at the end of the list, click “more” for additional niche options
  • Rating: most movies are rated using the MPAA structure (G, PG, PG-13, R, etc); TV shows and some streaming providers use different systems, so there might be occasional discrepancies. Most movies and shows produced before rating systems were introduced have not been rated (typically indicated by “NR”).
  • Media Type: Both films and series will appear in your search results unless you select either Movies Only or Series Only.
  • Language: Titles with English-language audio description will appear in search results unless you choose a different language. If you prefer another language, check the appropriate box; only one language can be selected at a time.

Once you’ve got results, you can click on headings in the result table to sort by release year or type (movie or series). The results will be displayed alphabetically by title, and you can reverse that order by clicking on “title.”

TV Listings

Want to know what’s on the TV right now? Go to the TV Listings page (under the Where to Find AD drop-down in the main navigation bar). There are two tabs on this page: Daily TV Schedule and List by Network.

On the Daily TV Schedule tab, you can access listings by day and filter by time and network, or simply search for a specific title.

On the List by Network tab, you can browse titles that have aired on TV networks within the last few months, including dates of the most recent and the next air dates.

And There's More to Come...

The re-design isn't complete - we just couldn't wait to share these big changes with you, even though we've still got a little work to do. If there are details you noticed on the old site but can't locate now, it might be in a different place, or it might be part of our next phase of improvements. We appreciate your patience as we work to provide you with information you can't find anywhere else.

In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the new site! You can get involved and support the ADP by:

  • joining the ADP email discussion list: participate in the lively community of AD aficionados and share what you love about AD

  • following us on social media: we're on Facebook, Instagram, and X - follow the ADP and never miss an update

  • donating: as a nonprofit, we rely on donations to ensure we're able to collect and present the information on this site.

Enjoy all the new features, and stay tuned for even more!

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