FIFA World Cup 2026™ To Feature Audio Descriptive Commentary
Here's an update from the ACB Advocacy team: One of ACB's legislative imperatives, the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility (CVTA) Act, was reintroduced in Congress on April 16, 2026.
This bipartisan bill updates the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) to ensure people with disabilities can fully access today’s communication and video technologies.
The CVTA Act would:
In the March 4, 2026, episode of the Eyes on Success podcast, Roy Samuelson discussed writing and performing description that match on-screen action, carry the emotion of scenes, and make the experience more enjoyable. Roy teaches and advises others on how to do audio description well, from writing to voicing.
The 98th Academy Awards were held March 15. Here's where to find the Best Picture nominees that have audio description. This list was updated for the final time on May 2, 2026. You can click on each title to search our Directory for current information after that.
Bugonia - Apple TV Store, DVD, Fandango, Netflix, Prime Video
F1 - Apple TV, Apple TV Store, DVD, Fandango, Prime Video
Here are some 2025 highlights from Fred Brack, the ADP webmaster and data wrangler. Thanks, Fred!
Looking back at 2025, I would like to review some of the major accomplishments and changes in the world of audio description as reflected on the ADP Website.
The Audio Description Project (ADP) Gaming Subcommittee has released a new draft guidance document titled “Best Practices for Audio Description in Video Games.”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.
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.
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.
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.