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.

UPCOMING

MONDAY, JANUARY 27

8:00 – THE BACHELOR

10:00 – THE SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28

8:00 – WILL TRENT

9:00 – HIGH POTENTIAL

10:00 – THE ROOKIE

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29

8:00 – SHIFTING GEARS

8:30 – ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

9:00 – CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!

10:00 – PARADISE

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30

8:00 – EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION

9:00 – SCAMANDA

10:00 – PERFECT WIFE: THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF SHERRI PAPINI

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

8:00 – SHARK TANK

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2

7:00 – AFV

8:00 – AFV

9:00 – AFV

10:00 – AFV

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3

8:00 – THE BACHELOR

10:00 – THE SECRET LVIES OF MORMON WIVES

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

8:00 – WILL TRENT

9:00 – HIGH POTENTIAL

10:00 – THE ROOKIE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

8:00 – SHIFTING GEARS

8:30 – ABBOTT ELEMENTARY

9:00 – CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6

8:00 – EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION

9:00 – SCAMANDA

10:00 – PERFECT WIFE: THE STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE OF SHERRI PAPINI

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7

8:00 – SHARK TANK

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9

7:00 – CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!

8:00 – CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!

9:00 – CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!

10:00 – CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!

GENERAL

SUNDAYS

AFV 7/6c