Welcome to the Audio Description Awards Gala!
Planning is underway for the 2026 AD Awards Gala, which will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Created in 2021 to recognize outstanding achievement in audio description in entertainment and educational media, the Awards Gala features celebrity guests, film clips, and more than a dozen awards. The broadcast of the show will include captions, audio description, and a simultaneous Spanish translation.
Access the broadcast on:
- ACB Media 1 (English) and ACB Media 8 (Spanish)
- ACB’s YouTube channel
- ACB Community watch party on Zoom and Clubhouse
- ADAwardsGala.org
- Peacock, courtesy NBCUniversal (subscription required)
2025 English Recording on YouTube:
2025 Spanish Recording on YouTube:
Previous guests and distinguished presenters include Kathy Bates, Stevie Wonder, Ewan McGregor, Camryn Manheim, Jason Momoa, Ahmed Fareed, and more!
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ACB’s 2026 Audio Description Awards Gala Celebrates Media Innovation and Inclusion
The American Council of the Blind® (ACB) and its Audio Description Project (ADP) invite audiences to experience the 6th Annual Audio Description Awards Gala, airing Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET — a star-studded celebration honoring excellence and innovation in audio description across genres and platforms. Read the press release to learn more.
Donate to the ADP
Support ACB’s Audio Description Project (ADP), which works with stakeholders and industry leaders to provide accessible video entertainment and information through the delivery of audio-described content. As the ADP continues to educate the community on the value and need for audio description, please consider making a donation to help support our mission and to achieve our goal of accessible media for everyone in the blind and low vision community.
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We invite you to become a sponsor of the Audio Description Awards Gala! This captivating event celebrates the people and organizations that lead the way in creating more inclusive media. By becoming a sponsor, you not only demonstrate your commitment to corporate social responsibility but also gain significant benefits that amplify your brand and extend its reach and impact.
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