[NFBofSC] enjoy the 2024 Olympics with audio description

[Steve Cook]

The wait is almost over! The Olympic Games start soon - here is all the
information you need to access audio description and catch the Olympic
spirit.

Where and when can I watch the Olympic and Paralympic coverage with audio
description on television?

"All coverage on NBC, including daytime, primetime, and late night, and the
Gold Zone whip-around show on Peacock, will feature audio description
provided by Descriptive Video Works. In a first for a U.S. broadcaster,
audio description services for NBC coverage will be provided in stereo,
enhancing the quality of sound for viewers. For the Paralympic Games, NBC
Sports will provide live audio description for all broadcast and cable
programming, including those aired outside primetime hours, as well as on
all simulstreams" (NBC Sports press release
<https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/nbcuniversal-enhances-acc
essibility-for-its-coverage-of-the-olympic-games-paris-2024> ). 

This means that for the Olympic Games, all broadcast programming including
the opening and closing ceremonies, regardless of when it airs, will have
live audio description on the SAP channel on the NBC network; for the
Paralympic Games, all broadcast programming including the opening and
closing ceremonies, regardless of when it airs, will have live audio
description on the SAP channel on NBC and other cable networks. The Audio
Description Project's daily listing of TV shows with description
<https://bit.ly/adptv>  is listing the Olympic coverage-look for 2024 Paris
Olympics and Paralympics. Please consult the ADP's audio description on
television information page <https://adp.acb.org/tv.html>  for general
guidelines on how to access SAP.

Who do I contact if audio description is not being passed through on
television?

If you are not receiving audio description or you're experiencing an issue
with audio description on NBC television, please send an email to
ADFeedback at nbcuni.com <mailto:ADFeedback at nbcuni.com> . 

Please include the following information in your email:

- Your name

- The city, state, and zip code where NBC is being received

- Your television provider (example, over-the air with antenna, or the name
of the cable, satellite, or internet provider)

- The NBC TV station you are reporting (example: WMAQ, Chicago 5)

- What is the cable or satellite set-top-box that is connected to your TV?
Or the internet connected device used with your TV (example: Roku, Apple TV,
etc.)

- What is the programming you are inquiring about and the date and time of
the issue you are noting? (Example: NBC Olympic Primetime Show, July 26,
9:15PM EDT)

Can I stream the Olympic and Paralympic coverage live with audio
description?

"[I]mproved web content accessibility, including keyboard navigation, color
contrast and support for screen readers, will be available on
NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC Sports app, and Peacock. Livestreams and
replays which offer audio description will have English audio description as
a language choice within the players on these digital platforms." For most
content on NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, and the NBC Sports app, a provider
sign-in will be required; for the Peacock platform, a subscription is
required to view content. 

On NBCOlympics.com, you can activate the "Personalize your schedule" button
on the Schedule page <https://www.nbcolympics.com/schedule> , and
personalize by sport, interest (such as "Audio Description"), and viewing
method. Additionally, the streams with audio description can be found by
searching for
<https://www.nbcolympics.com/search#query=audio%20description> "audio
description" on NBCOlympics.com, filtering by the "Audio Description" topic
in the NBC Sports app, and looking under the "Audio Description" heading of
the Olympics section on Peacock. 

"All of this audio description and closed captioning will be available to
Comcast Xfinity customers who experience the Games on the Xfinity X1
platform, including on the live Olympic Games coverage delivered in 4K, on
Xfinity Stream, and on Xfinity Flex" (NBC Sports press release
<https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/nbcuniversal-enhances-acc
essibility-for-its-coverage-of-the-olympic-games-paris-2024> ).

To easily find all events streaming with audio description, consult the
schedule on NBCOlympics.com <https://www.nbcolympics.com/audio-description>
. To view only a chronological schedule of streams with AD, consult the live
stream schedule on NBCOlympics.com
<https://www.nbcolympics.com/schedule/topic/audio-description> . There is
also a page that lists the replay streams for the Olympics with audio
description <https://www.nbcolympics.com/replays/topic/audio-description> .

To contact NBCUniversal about issues related to audio description, please
send an email to ADFeedback at nbcuni.com
<http://mailto:ADFeedback@nbcuni.com/> .

Can I stream the Olympic and Paralympic Games on-demand after the fact with
audio description?

All television coverage live streams are able to be replayed on
NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC Sports app, and Peacock after the fact.
For the NBC Olympics platform, please consult the replay streams with audio
description page
<https://www.nbcolympics.com/replays/topic/audio-description> .
Alternatively, search for
<https://www.nbcolympics.com/search#query=audio%20description> "audio
description," navigate to the "REPLAYS" level-two heading, and choose the
stream you want to watch.

To contact NBCUniversal about issues related to audio description, please
send an email to ADFeedback at nbcuni.com
<http://mailto:ADFeedback@nbcuni.com/> .

How do I access audio description of a live stream or replay?

"Livestreams and replays which offer audio description will have English
audio description as a language choice within the players on .
NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC Sports app, and Peacock" (NBC Sports press
release
<https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/nbcuniversal-enhances-acc
essibility-for-its-coverage-of-the-olympic-games-paris-2024> .

 

NBC Sports press release
<https://www.nbcsports.com/pressbox/press-releases/nbcuniversal-enhances-acc
essibility-for-its-coverage-of-the-olympic-games-paris-2024> 

 

"For over a decade, Comcast NBCUniversal has been committed to connecting
people to moments that matter," said Tom Wlodkowski, Vice President of
Accessibility at Comcast. "NBCUniversal's accessible coverage for this
year's Olympic Games is an important part of our mission. As a consumer of
Olympics programming with audio description, I could not be more excited to
share in the joy that these Paris Summer Games will bring."

 

Enjoy the Games!

 

 

Steve Cook

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