An Update on Audio Description Specialist Certification

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

Binge Listen Alert! ADP Media Podcast Episodes Available

In 2024, the ADP Media Committee began a series of conversations held as ACB Community Event. Topics range from sports to tech tips to an Academy Award preview. If you missed any or just want to listen again, you can access them all on our Podcasts page.

Episodes include:

Get Ready for Summer with AD

Summer is almost here, so get that warm weather vibe going by enjoying some of the best summertime movies - no sunscreen required!

Addams Family Values - Apple TV Store, Fandango, Pluto, Prime Video
Blue Crush - Prime Video
Crazy Rich Asians - Apple TV Store, Max, Prime Video
Fire Island - Hulu
Girls Trip - Apple TV Store, Prime Video, Spectrum Access
Grease - Apple TV Store

Streaming AD Title Updates and LA Fires

Several of our streaming service providers have told us that updates will be delayed or incomplete because some employees are affected by the LA fires. This will take some time to work out. Also, new TV series production may be delayed. Because of the unprecedented severity of the problem, we offer this reference article: How to Help Victims of the Southern California Wildfires. (Updated Jan 13)

And the Nominees Are… How and Where To Find the 2024 Academy Awards Nominations with Audio Description

If you’re a movie fan, you probably can’t wait to watch the Oscars on March 10. To help you get ready, we've compiled a list of nominated films in all categories and where to find the ones with AD. Grab your popcorn and choose your own winners! Note that streaming services and movie theaters change what films they offer; this list is accurate as of January 23, 2024, and will not be updated.

Why the Communications, Video, and Technology Act Matters

In this article, ADP Project coordinator Tabitha Kenlon tells us "Three Reasons to Love the CVTA" and urges you to advocate for it. Read: Why the CVTA Matters. (Posted Jan 21)

Webmaster's Year-End 2023 Report

As we march into 2024, I would like to reflect on some of the progress we have reported on the ADP Website throughout the past year. We started the year with 8,717 titles available with audio description, and we ended the year with 10,604, an increase of nearly 22%. Here are some of the key events during the year that helped increase that number.

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