[Ct-nfb] audio T.V. guide info from Mike at Doors

Elizabeth Rival erival at comcast.net
Wed Mar 12 18:42:20 UTC 2014


 

Audio Description for T.V.

 

Many TV networks are required by the FCC to provide a specific amount of
audio described programming  (currently "50 hours of video-described prime
time or children's programming per calendar quarter"). At this time there
are several television networks including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, USA, The
Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, TNT and TBS that provide such content. 

 

The availability will vary based on the cable service provider.  The manner
in which you will access the audio description will also vary based on your
service provider. It may be best to contact your service provider directly
with specific questions regarding audio description. Helpful questions to
ask will be:

 

.        Is audio description service available in my area?

.        When are these services available?

.        How do I access them on my TV?

 

Below are some common ways in which audio description may be available to
you.

 

.        If using "Over the Air" or "antenna" reception, you will have to
use the audio set-up menu on the TV to choose SAP, MTS or other language
source. 

 

.        If you are using a specific cable service provider (i.e. Comcast)
you will need to access the audio menu through the cable box provided by the
cable company.  If the service is available through your service provider it
will likely be available through the SAP button on the cable box remote.

 

.        Providers such as AT&T U-verse will provide audio description
through setting your audio and on screen language preferences from the
remote control.  Press Menu>Options>Audio Language or On Screen
Language>OK>Save.  

 

Please refer to the The Audio Description Project website from the American
Council of the Blind for more details and programming schedules.
http://www.acb.org/adp/tv.html

 

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