In this episode, Brian and Carl continue their discussion with Will Schell from the Federal Communications Commission. We discuss why advocacy is so important  and how to go about it. To leave feedback, suggestions, or ideas for a future podcast, please get in touch with the Picture this team by emailing your comments to or leave a voicemail at 857-302-2817. We may use your email or voicemail in a future episode. To learn more about audio description, please visit the Audio Description Project’s website at Show notes and Links: Federal Communications Commission – 21stCentury Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) -

In this episode, Brian and Carl speak with Will Schell from the Federal Communications Commission. They discuss the landmark legislation the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA) which mandates audio description for  the broadcast and cable networks. To leave feedback, suggestions, or ideas for a future podcast, please get in touch with the Picture this team by emailing your comments to or leave a voicemail at 857-302-2817. We may use your email or voicemail in a future episode. To learn more about audio description, please visit the Audio Description Project’s website at Show notes and Links: Federal Communications Commission – 21stCentury Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)-

Today, Brian and Carl discuss all the streaming services that support audio description. These are the ones we know of in the United States. They may be different offerings elsewhere.  Please get in touch with us if you know of any not mentioned. To leave feedback, suggestions, or ideas for a future podcast, please get in touch with the Picture This team by emailing your comments to or leave a voicemail at 857-302-2817. We may use your email or voicemail in a future episode. To learn more about audio description, please visit the Audio Description Project’s website at Show notes and Links: Here are direct links to all the streaming services we discuss today that support audio description. Apple TV+- iTunes- Disney+- Amazon Prime Video: CBS All Access- IMDB TV- Netflix- HULU- You TubeTV -

Interview with Dr. Joel Snyder: Brian and Carl interview Dr. Joel Snyder, Director of the Audio Description Project for the American Council of the Blind and President of Audio Description Associates. Joel started in the world of audio description back in 1981 and is considered to be one of the pioneers of audio description. Hear about his journey, thoughts, and what he thinks is the future of audio description. To leave feedback, suggestions, or ideas for a future podcast, please get in touch with the Picture This team by emailing your comments to or leave a voicemail at 857-302-2817. We may use your email or voicemail in a future episode. To learn more about audio description, please visit the Audio Description Project’s website at Show notes and Links: To learn more about Dr. Joel Snyder and Audio Description Associates Places to obtain Dr. Joel Snyder’s book The Visual Made Verbal: A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description: Bookshare: National Library Service: Amazon: ACB Mini Mall: FCC Disability Advisory Committee: WGBH’s Media Access Group: World Blind Union Survey on Audio Description: Gregory Frazier Master’s Thesis on AD: . Washington Ear: CVAA: Audio Description Mandates for Broadcast in UK: See Trailer with AD: Color of Paradise excerpt with AD: Deluxe Entertainment Services: List of Vendors on ACB Website: Audio Description Project Discussion Email List: Spectrum Access App: https://www.spectrum.net/support/accessibility/spectrum-access-app/ Soundfi app: Dr. Deborah Fels, Ryerson University: Stevie Wonder Music Video: News Article: Music Video with Audio Description: Theater Breaking Through Barriers: Comcast:

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