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.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16

The Wonderful World of Disney: The Jungle Book (2016 film) 9/8c

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

The Wonderful World of Disney: The Princess and the Frog 9/8c

MONDAYS

"The Bachelorette" (season premiere 7/8)              

TUESDAYS

"Family Feud: Decades of Laughs (special 7/9)

"Celebrity Family Feud" (season premiere 7/9)

"Judge Steve Harvey" (season two returns 7/16)

WEDNESDAYS

"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" Season Premiere 7/10)

"Claim to Fame" (season premiere 7/10)

THURSDAYS

"Press Your Luck" (season premiere 7/18)

Lucky 13 (series premiere 7/18)

ABC shows featuring audio description include: 9-1-1$100,000 Pyramid, Abbott ElementaryBachelor in ParadiseThe Bachelorette Celebrity Family Feud, Celebrity Jeopardy!Celebrity Wheel of FortuneClaim to FameCMA Country Christmas, CMA FestThe Conners, Generation GapThe Genetic Detective, The Golden Bachelor, The Good DoctorThe Great Christmas Light FightGrey's Anatomy, iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, Jeopardy! MastersJudge Steve Harvey, Mickey Saves Christmas, Not Dead YetThe Oscars, Press Your Luck, The Rookie, Shark Tank, Station 19, and Will Trent.