TV, Streaming Programs and Movies that Offer Some Audio Description

Audio description (AD) is narration that has been added to a video to make visual content accessible to individuals who are blind or have other visual disabilities. In general, AD captures significant actions and text-based information provided onscreen. AD is required by law according to 1194.22(b), 1194.24(c) and 1194.24(d) of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. The U.S. Access Board is in the process of updating the Section 508 Standards and audio description has finally been defined in E103.4 of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in February of 2015.

• Click here to read more about audio description.

• Click here to see some examples of audio description; for a museum painting, a documentary clip, a logo and more.

• Listen to a Podcast: "Audio Description: Where and How?" (play or download)

• Click here to see what shows are offered with audio description for favorites such as Netflix, iTunes and the WatchABC App. The list also includes which broadcasting companies and channels do not offer any audio description.

• Click here to see a daily TV schedule of programming that offers audio description.

• There are now several Disney movies available with audio description, including: The Good Dinosaur, WALL-E, Monster's University, Brave, Toy Story 1, 2, & 3, Cars 1 & 2, Up, Finding Nemo, A Bug's Life, Ratatouille, and The Incredibles. Click here to read more about how to access the AD from Disney.