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, APRIL 13

10:00 – THE ROOKIE

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

8:00 – WILL TRENT

9:00 – HIGH POTENTIAL

10:00 – R.J. DECKER

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

8:00 – SCRUBS

8:30 – ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

9:00 – THE GREATEST AVERAGE AMERICAN

10:00 – SHARK TANK

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

8:00 – 9-1-1

9:00 – 9-1-1 NASHVILLE

10:00 – R.J. DECKER

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

8:00 – CELEBRITY JEOPARDY! ALL-STARS

SUNDAY, APRIL 19

7:00 – AFV

8:00 – AFV

9:00 – CELEBRITY JEOPARDY! ALL-STARS

10:00 – BETRAYAL: SECRETS & LIES

MONDAY, APRIL 20

10:00 – THE ROOKIE

TUESDAY, APRIL 21

8:00 – WILL TRENT

9:00 – R.J. DECKER

10:00 – HIGH POTENTIAL

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

8:00 – ABBOTT ELEMENTARY