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The Audio Description Project (ADP) Gaming Subcommittee has released a new draft guidance document titled “Best Practices for Audio Description in Video Games.”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.
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.
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 following is a list of 185 audio described titles added to the ADP website from 01/22 through 01/28. 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.
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.
Here's an update from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) committee that has been working to create a certification in the field of audio description.
June 9, 2025
TO: The Audio Description community at-large
FROM: The members of the Audio Description Subject Matter Expert (SME) Committee of the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP)
RE: Audio Description Specialist Certification