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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

8:00 – R.J. DECKER

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

7:00 – AFV

8:00 – R.J. DECKER

9:00 – SCRUBS

9:30 – SCRUBS

10:00 – SCRUBS

10:30 – SCRUBS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

10:00 – R.J. DECKER

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

8:00 – WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE

9:00 – WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE

10:00 – SHARK TANK

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

8:00 – 9-1-1

9:00 – 9-1-1 NASHVILLE

10:00 – 9-1-1 NASHVILLE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

8:00 – R.J. DECKER

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

7:00 – AFV

8:00 – AFV

9:00 – INSIDE OUT 2

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

10:00 – R.J. DECKER

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

8:00 – SCRUBS

8:30 – SCRUBS

9:00 – SHARK TANK

10:00 – SHARK TANK

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

8:00 – 9-1-1

9:00 – 9-1-1 NASHVILLE

10:00 – 9-1-1 NASHVILLE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

8:00 – CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

7:00 – AFV

8:00 – CRUELLA