20230703 1600 Film Screening-One Step at a Time-A Journey of Hope, Commitment and Resiliency Originally Broadcasted July 3, 2023, on ACB Media 4 Blind Filmmaker Michael McCulloch, Houston, TX, set the stage for his documentary and answered questions after the viewing. One Step at a Time chronicles McCulloch's trek of the 26-mile Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The film premiered in February 2021 at the ReelAbilities Houston Film and Arts Festival and won the Best Cinematography Award at the Sports, Fitness and Recreation Festival in Toronto in August 2022. Edited By:  Tim Cumings

20230624 1430 Audio Description Across the Globe Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Several years ago, ACB collaborated with the World Blind Union in a survey of audio description practice worldwide. This panel highlighted AD activity in New Zealand/Australia, South Africa, and in the UK. Moderator: Dr. Joel Snyder, ACB Audio Description Project Founder and Senior Consultant, Takoma Park, MD Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger

20230624 1130 Audio Description for Kids Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5 Whether kids are relaxing with a book or movie or doing a homework assignment, audio description provides vital opportunities for engagement with the world of ideas. Panelists discussed resources to help parents and teachers integrate audio described content into the lives of their children and students. Moderators: Carl Richardson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project, Brighton, MA Dr. Tabitha Kenlon, ACB Audio Description Project Coordinator, Alexandria, VA Edited By:  Janet Ingber

20230623 1600 AD Across the Arts Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 4 While film and TV might be the most well-known audio described art form, many arts and entertainment venues use AD as well. Live theatre and dance performances, museums, parks, and even the circus provide AD to increase accessibility. Panelists shared some of the challenges and the excitement of bringing all the arts to life for people who are blind or have low vision. Moderator: Dr. Tabitha Kenlon, ACB Audio Description Project Coordinator, Alexandria, VA Edited By:  Michael Babcock

20230623 1300 ACVREP Certified Audio Description Specialist (CAUDES) Update Originally Broadcasted June 23, 2023, on ACB Media 4 Presenters provided background details and an update on the progress of the work to create a certification process for audio description professionals. Moderator: Kim Charlson, Chair, ACVREP Certification Subject Matter Expert Committee, Watertown, MA Edited By:  Doug Hunsinger

20230622 1430 More from the Streaming Services Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 3 **          In this double session and back by popular demand, representatives from major streaming services discussed how their organizations make their programming accessible now and what they've got planned. Moderator: Carl Richardson, Co-Chair, ACB Audio Description Project, Brighton, MA Invited Streaming Services include Apple+, Disney+, HULU, HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, and Showtime. Edited By:  Darcy Burnard**

20230624 1000 Audio Description Research Originally Broadcasted June 24, 2023, on ACB Media 5 The academic community has embraced audio description (AD) as a form of audiovisual translation and within other disciplines, particularly in countries outside the U.S. Attendees joined us to learn the latest in efforts to examine AD through survey-based research as well as lessons learned from professional practice. Moderator: Dr. Joel Snyder, ACB Audio Description Project Founder and Senior Consultant, Takoma Park, MD Edited By:  Tim Cumings

20220706 Audio Description Award Winners Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media Participants got to know more about the 2022 Audio Description Project Award Winner. Edited By:  Douglas Hunsinger

20220703 A Day in the Life of an Audio Engineer - Describer Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees joined Chris Snyder as he took participants through a workday for a blind AD professional. Participants got to hear what it's like to QC a script, voice, edit and mix a program, and asked questions afterwards. This was a program that the curious and the aspiring AD professionals did not miss. Edited By:  Tony Swartz

20220703 3D Audio Excursion Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media **        Back by popular demand, come with Chris Snyder as he takes you on another 3D audio excursion to places real and fantastic. Put on your headphones, sit back and journey with us as we go from the ordinary to the unbelievable. We'd tell you what to expect, but where would be the fun in that? Life is an adventure, and this is one you won't want to miss! Edited By:  Tony Swartz**