Latest about Audio Description
FCC Reminds TV Broadcasters of New Audio Description Rules
The Media Bureau has issued a reminder to TV broadcasters in DMAs 81 through 90 that they will need to implement the rules January 1, 2023
Captionmax, NCC Relaunch Under 3Play Media Brand Following Acquisition
Captionmax becomes part of 3Play Media and NCC rebrands as 3Play Media Canada, extending 3Play's support for broadcast live, post-production, and Canadian markets all under one brand
CBS To Offer Audio Description For The Blind of "The 75th Annual Tony Awards"
It is the first time an audio description will be provided for the live broadcast of the Tony Awards
Audio, Visually Impaired Pitch FCC on Expanding Audio Description to Streaming
Streamers are not currently mandated to provide audio description
Cable News Networks, ESPN Get FCC Audio Description Exemption
Exemption based on having less than 50 hours of non-live of prime time programming
Fox News, MSNBC Seek Audio Description Rule Exemption
Networks argue they fall under exemption given to predominantly live or near-live programming
NAB to FCC: Audible Accessibility Waiver Still Needed
Says five years in there is still no practical technological fix
