Whilst there could be advantages to using synthetic speech for audio description it is not always popular with AD users. RNIB conducted a study alongside UK broadcasters to objectively determine whether the quality of synthetic speech is currently good enough to voice audio description. Using a MOS-

For the third year in a row, SADC produced audio description for the Easterseal’s Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) finalists. Similar to all of the filmmakers participating in the film challenge, SADC produces the AD within a tight deadline. Despite only having 8 days to create audio description for up to 16 films, we make sure to employ our full process. That includes crafting precise descriptive scripts, narration and a level mix, all performed by qualified human professionals. And of course all scripts are reviewed by Blind Quality Control specialists. ## Accessing the AD EDFC is now able to upload a second track for each film. That means this year, there’s no separate upload for the films with audio description. Accessing the AD on YouTube is similar to other streaming platforms. 1. After selecting the film to view, hit Pause 2. Navigate to “Settings” 3. Arrow down to the option titled Audio Track. 4. Hit enter 5. Select English Description from the list. Hit Enter 6. Hit Play You’re now watching with audio description! ## Where to watch. Now, head on over to EDFC 2026 Finalist Playlist to enjoy all of the films with AD! ## AD Team Roles. Big shout out to the SADC team ### Writers: * Sean Collins * Valerie Hunter * Kensuke Nakamura * Kyle Rocco East * Felicia Teter ### Blind Quality Control: * Robert Kingett * Nefertiti Matos Olivares * Tanja Milojevic * Pamela Sabaugh * Tristen Snyder ## Narrators: * Barbara Faison * Valerie Hunter * Nefertiti Matos Olivares * Tanja Milojevic * Thomas Reid * Tristen Snyder * April Watts ## Audio Edit/Mix * Valerie Hunter * Kensuke Nakamura * Thomas Reid * Tristen Snyder Thomas Reid served as Project Lead. Learn more about the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge on their website. View other EDFC AD by SADC ### _Related_

For the third year in a row, SADC produced audio description for the Easterseal’s Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) finalists. Similar to all of the filmmakers participating in the film challenge, SADC produces the AD within a tight deadline. Despite only having 8 days to create audio description for up to 16 films, we make sure to employ our full process. That includes crafting precise descriptive scripts, narration and a level mix, all performed by qualified human professionals. And of course all scripts are reviewed by Blind Quality Control specialists. ## Accessing the AD EDFC is now able to upload a second track for each film. That means this year, there’s no separate upload for the films with audio description. Accessing the AD on YouTube is similar to other streaming platforms. 1. After selecting the film to view, hit Pause 2. Navigate to “Settings” 3. Arrow down to the option titled Audio Track. 4. Hit enter 5. Select English Description from the list. Hit Enter 6. Hit Play You’re now watching with audio description! ## Where to watch. Now, head on over to EDFC 2026 Finalist Playlist to enjoy all of the films with AD! ## AD Team Roles. Big shout out to the SADC team ### Writers: * Sean Collins * Valerie Hunter * Kensuke Nakamura * Kyle Rocco East * Felicia Teter ### Blind Quality Control: * Robert Kingett * Nefertiti Matos Olivares * Tanja Milojevic * Pamela Sabaugh * Tristen Snyder ## Narrators: * Barbara Faison * Valerie Hunter * Nefertiti Matos Olivares * Tanja Milojevic * Thomas Reid * Tristen Snyder * April Watts ## Audio Edit/Mix * Valerie Hunter * Kensuke Nakamura * Thomas Reid * Tristen Snyder Thomas Reid served as Project Lead. Learn more about the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge on their website. View other EDFC AD by SADC ### _Related_

For the third year in a row, SADC produced audio description for the Easterseal’s Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) finalists. Similar to all of the filmmakers participating in the film challenge, SADC produces the AD within a tight deadline. Despite only having 8 days to create audio description for up to 16 films, we make sure to employ our full process. That includes crafting precise descriptive scripts, narration and a level mix, all performed by qualified human professionals. And of course all scripts are reviewed by Blind Quality Control specialists. ## Accessing the AD EDFC is now able to upload a second track for each film. That means this year, there’s no separate upload for the films with audio description. Accessing the AD on YouTube is similar to other streaming platforms. 1. After selecting the film to view, hit Pause 2. Navigate to “Settings” 3. Arrow down to the option titled Audio Track. 4. Hit enter 5. Select English Description from the list. Hit Enter 6. Hit Play You’re now watching with audio description! ## Where to watch. Now, head on over to EDFC 2026 Finalist Playlist to enjoy all of the films with AD! ## AD Team Roles. Big shout out to the SADC team ### Writers: * Sean Collins * Valerie Hunter * Kensuke Nakamura * Kyle Rocco East * Felicia Teter ### Blind Quality Control: * Robert Kingett * Nefertiti Matos Olivares * Tanja Milojevic * Pamela Sabaugh * Tristen Snyder ## Narrators: * Barbara Faison * Valerie Hunter * Nefertiti Matos Olivares * Tanja Milojevic * Thomas Reid * Tristen Snyder * April Watts ## Audio Edit/Mix * Valerie Hunter * Kensuke Nakamura * Thomas Reid * Tristen Snyder Thomas Reid served as Project Lead. Learn more about the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge on their website. View other EDFC AD by SADC ### _Related_

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For the third year in a row, SADC produced audio description for the Easterseal’s Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) finalists. Similar to all of the filmmakers participating in the film challenge, SADC produces the AD within a tight deadline. Despite only having 8 days to create audio description for up to 16 films, we make sure to employ our full process. That includes crafting precise descriptive scripts, narration and a level mix, all performed by qualified human professionals. And of course all scripts are reviewed by Blind Quality Control specialists. ## Accessing the AD EDFC is now able to upload a second track for each film. That means this year, there’s no separate upload for the films with audio description. Accessing the AD on YouTube is similar to other streaming platforms. 1. After selecting the film to view, hit Pause 2. Navigate to “Settings” 3. Arrow down to the option titled Audio Track. 4. Hit enter 5. Select English Description from the list. Hit Enter 6. Hit Play You’re now watching with audio description! ## Where to watch. Now, head on over to EDFC 2026 Finalist Playlist to enjoy all of the films with AD! ## AD Team Roles. Big shout out to the SADC team ### Writers: * Sean Collins * Valerie Hunter * Kensuke Nakamura * Kyle Rocco East * Felicia Teter ### Blind Quality Control: * Robert Kingett * Nefertiti Matos Olivares * Tanja Milojevic * Pamela Sabaugh * Tristen Snyder ## Narrators: * Barbara Faison * Valerie Hunter * Nefertiti Matos Olivares * Tanja Milojevic * Thomas Reid * Tristen Snyder * April Watts ## Audio Edit/Mix * Valerie Hunter * Kensuke Nakamura * Thomas Reid * Tristen Snyder Thomas Reid served as Project Lead. Learn more about the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge on their website. View other EDFC AD by SADC ### _Related_

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Video accessibility requires more than captions. WCAG 1.2.3 ensures blind and low-vision users can access visual information through audio description or text alternatives.