audio description

"Audio description" (also referred to as "video description") is the insertion of audio-narrated descriptions of a television program's key visual elements into natural pauses in the program's dialogue, making video programming more accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Beginning July 1, 2018, under FCC requirements, the ABC Television Network will provide 87.5 hours of audio-described primetime programming per calendar quarter, via the Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) System. GO HERE for more information about audio description and broadcast programming.

Below is a schedule of currently-airing shows on ABC featuring audio description. A summary of shows or specials with audio description follows the current lineup.

CURRENT AIRINGS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15

8:00 – CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD

9:00 – CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD

10:00 – THE $100,000 PYRAMID

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16

8:00 – HIGH POTENTIAL

9:00 – HIGH POTENTIAL

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17

10:00 – SHARK TANK

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18

9:00 – THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT

10:00 – THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20

8:00 – KEVIN COSTNER PRESENTS: THE FIRST CHRISTMAS

10:00 – SHIFTING GEARS

10:30 – SHIFTING GEARS

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23

8:00 – HIGH POTENTIAL

9:00 – HIGH POTENTIAL

10:00 – HIGH POTENTIAL

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24

8:00 – HOME ALONE

10:15 – SHARK TANK

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26

8:00 – CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28

7:00 – AFHV

8:00 – AFHV

9:00 – ELEMENTAL