{"id":15184,"date":"2019-06-11T10:40:19","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T14:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/quick-guide-audio-description-laws-lawsuits\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T21:22:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T21:22:37","slug":"quick-guide-audio-description-laws-lawsuits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/quick-guide-audio-description-laws-lawsuits\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Guide to Audio Description Laws and Lawsuits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-dark alignfull p-post-header has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background is-style-dark--1\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);background-image:url(&#039;\/wp-content\/themes\/core\/assets\/media\/backgrounds\/hero-wave-blog.svg&#039;);background-position:50% 50%;background-size:cover;\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-group aligngrid has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligngrid is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-ghost is-style-reversed is-style-ghost--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/blog\">Blog<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aligngrid\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center aligngrid is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-008400e6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:0;padding-top:0;\" class=\"is-style-category wp-block-tribe-terms\"><ul class=\"wp-block-tribe-terms__list\"><li class=\"wp-block-tribe-terms__term\"><span class=\"wp-block-tribe-terms__link t-category\">Audio Description<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h1 style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-title\">A Quick Guide to Audio Description Laws and Lawsuits<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9116416d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/author\/jaclyn3playmedia-com\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Jaclyn Lazzari<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-date has-10-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2019-06-11T10:40:19+00:00\">June 11, 2019<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"alignfull alignfull wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/.\/quick-guide-to-AD.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-radius:1rem;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/quick-guide-to-AD.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/quick-guide-to-AD-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/quick-guide-to-AD-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/quick-guide-to-AD-768x302.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n                                                <p>Audio description is important for making videos accessible to blind and low vision people, but the laws, regulations, and legal landscape surrounding audio description can start to blend together after a while.<\/p>\n<p>In this short post, you\u2019ll find almost everything you need to know about audio description laws and lawsuits &#8211; all in one place.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.3playmedia.com\/wp-adguide\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-3d\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#DEEFF5;border-color:#b2c0c4;border-radius:10px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#000000;padding:0px 30px;font-size:22px;line-height:44px;border-color:#e8f4f8;border-radius:10px\"> Audio Description 101: A Beginner&#8217;s Guide<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What Is Audio Description?<\/h2>\n<p>For clarity\u2019s sake, let\u2019s briefly cover the definition of audio description.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-35.png\" alt=\"Headphones vector icon\" width=\"200\" align=\"right\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/services\/audio-description\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Audio description<\/a>, aka video description, aka described video, is \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/learn\/popular-topics\/audio-description\/#audiodescription\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an audio track that narrates the relevant visual information in media.<\/a>\u201d Audio description is primarily an accommodation for blind and low vision users (though it does have other uses), and therefore, it dictates visual elements that are essential to understanding the content and message of a video.<\/p>\n<p>Just like closed captions are critical for making videos accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing, audio descriptions are often essential for making videos accessible to people who are blind or low vision.<\/p>\n<h2>Audio Description Laws<\/h2>\n<p>The following section briefly summarizes audio description requirements for the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act.<\/p>\n<h3>Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/go.3playmedia.com\/wp-ada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/a> is a broad anti-discrimination act that requires auxiliary aids in communications to ensure that people with disabilities have access to those communications. Title II of the ADA applies to state and local government entities, and Title III applies to places of public accommodation such as hospitals, retail shops, libraries, airports, and more. Both Title II and III of the ADA require auxiliary aids for people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>The ADA states that \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/regs2010\/titleII_2010\/titleII_2010_regulations.htm#a35135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A public entity shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids<\/a> and services where necessary to afford qualified individuals with disabilities, including applicants, participants, companions, and members of the public, an equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, a service, program, or activity of a public entity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-49.png\" alt=\"notebook vector icon\" width=\"200\" align=\"right\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although the ADA does not explicitly state audio description requirements, it does require that, in regards to communication, an equivalent experience must be made available to people with disabilities. Without audio description, many people who are blind or low vision would not have access to an equivalent video experience.<\/p>\n<p>Even though the ADA was created before the onset of the internet and online video, providing auxiliary aids has always remained a requirement. The terminology has stayed somewhat vague, but \u201cthe Department [of Justice] has noted that technological advances\u2026[have] increased the range of auxiliary aids and services for those who are blind or have low vision.\u201d Therefore, it&#8217;s inferred that audio description must be provided to meet these requirements.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #deeff5;float: right;width: 220px;padding: 15px;margin: 10px 0 15px 15px!important\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blogging-vector.png\" alt=\"creative bloggers working on laptops\" width=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Access the Ebook<\/h4>\n<p><em>This White Paper is designed to serve as your comprehensive beginner&#8217;s guide to all things audio description to help you easily create accessible video content.<\/em><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go.3playmedia.com\/wp-adguide\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-3d\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#007eb5;border-color:#006591;border-radius:10px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#ffffff;padding:0px 30px;font-size:22px;line-height:44px;border-color:#4da5cc;border-radius:10px\"> Access<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Rehabilitation Act<\/h3>\n<p>Under the Rehabilitation Act, a person cannot be denied participation in a program because of a disability. There are two sections of the Rehabilitation Act that we outline below: Section 504 and 508.<\/p>\n<p>Section 504 applies to federal agencies and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/federally-funded-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">federally funded programs<\/a>. Under Section 504, no person with a disability may \u201cbe excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance or under any program or activity conducted by any Executive agency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For instance, many higher education institutions receive federal funding and therefore, are required to comply with Section 504. If an institution is using video content in an educational setting, it may need to provide audio descriptions for people who are blind or low vision so that they may fully participate in classroom lectures and have equal access to course materials.<\/p>\n<p>Section 508 applies to federal programs and requires that all communications and information technology be made accessible. Section 508 references explicitly the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/WCAG21\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)<\/a> AA standards, which requires that \u201cAudio description is provided for all prerecorded video content in synchronized media.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Section 508 only refers to federal programs and agencies. However, similar legal standards may also apply to state schools or other state-funded programs through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.section508.gov\/manage\/laws-and-policies\/state\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">state accessibility policies<\/a> or \u201clittle 508s.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/go.3playmedia.com\/wp-cvaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA)<\/a> was enacted in 2010 and addresses accessibility for video programming in the U.S. The CVAA is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Title II of the CVAA specifically references audio description requirements for major broadcast and subscription TV networks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/office-icons.png\" alt=\"laptop vector icon\" width=\"250\" align=\"right\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As of July 1, 2018, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/cgi-bin\/text-idx?SID=7435e6f252ce50bfd33e3de98ae55bb8&amp;mc=true&amp;node=se47.4.79_13&amp;rgn=div8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">regulations<\/a> required that all broadcast stations affiliated with the top four commercial broadcast networks (i.e., ABC, FOX, NBC, and CBS) that are located in the top 60 designated market areas (as determined by Nielsen Company) <strong>must provide 87.5 hours of audio description per calendar quarter (approximately 7 hours per week).<\/strong> Of the 87.5 hour requirement, 50 hours must be prime time or children\u2019s programming and 37.5 hours may be any type of programming between 6 a.m. and midnight.<\/p>\n<p>Subscription TV systems, such as Discovery, HGTV, and USA, with 50,000 or more subscribers <strong>must also provide 87.5 hours of audio description per calendar quarter (approximately 7 hours per week)<\/strong>, 50 hours of which must be prime time or children\u2019s programming and 37.5 hours may be any type of programming between 6 a.m. and midnight.<\/p>\n<p>For both broadcast networks and subscription TV systems, the audio description track <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/consumers\/guides\/video-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">must be passed through the television\u2019s secondary audio program (SAP) unless the secondary audio stream is being used for the program in another way.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: To determine which accessibility laws apply to your organization and how to stay compliant, please consult a legal professional.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"su-highlight\" style=\"background:#DEEFF5;color:#000000\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/go.3playmedia.com\/wp-adquestions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>10 Questions to Ask an Audio Description Vendor\u00a0<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;<\/span> \u27a1\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Audio Description Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>The following are just <em>some<\/em> of the lawsuits filed against corporations who failed to follow audio description requirements under U.S. accessibility laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.<\/p>\n<h3>AMC Theaters<\/h3>\n<p>In 2016, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.courthousenews.com\/amc-movies-settles-class-action-blind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lawsuit was filed against AMC Theaters<\/a> (AMC Entertainment, Inc.) for not properly equipping blind and low vision patrons with audio description devices, i.e., visually impaired customers would receive malfunctioning audio description equipment or be provided with captioning devices that are typically used by deaf and hard of hearing individuals. In 2017, a two-year settlement deal was reached in which AMC agreed to train employees how to use and set up audio description devices and how to test the devices weekly. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.courthousenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/AMC-Settles.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stipulated request to dismiss the case<\/a> was approved by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers provided that AMC Theater follows through with its commitment to ensuring access to entertainment for blind and low vision patrons.<\/p>\n<h3>Hamilton<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-45.png\" alt=\"succulent vector icon\" width=\"200\" align=\"right\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classaction.org\/blog\/hamilton-production-companies-hit-with-civil-rights-class-action-lawsuit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">class-action complaint<\/a> was filed in 2017 against Broadway musical Hamilton after a blind man was not provided with audio description services while attending the show with his wife. Theaters are considered places of public accommodation, and under Title III of the ADA, they must provide auxiliary aids as accommodation for people with disabilities. Auxiliary aids include audio description for blind or low vision attendees. Though the plaintiff\u2019s attorney did not seek damages for their client, the goal of the suit is to make sure that theaters and other places of public accommodation are more accessible and inclusive in the future.<\/p>\n<h3>ACB vs. Hulu<\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/dralegal.org\/case\/acb-et-al-v-hulu-llc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lawsuit<\/a> was filed in 2017 by the American Council of the Blind (ACB) against Hulu who was in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act for discriminating against blind and low vision people for not providing audio description for movies or TV shows. In 2018, <a href=\"https:\/\/dralegal.org\/press\/hulu-becomes-latest-streaming-service-to-commit-to-accessibility-for-blind-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ACB and Hulu reached a settlement agreement<\/a> in which Hulu committed itself to increase the accessibility of its streaming video services. Hulu will now work towards offering audio description for streaming video content where possible. Hulu users will also be able to enable and disable the audio description track similar to the closed captions feature. This settlement resolved the ACB vs. Hulu lawsuit, which is now officially closed.<\/p>\n<h3>Cinemark<\/h3>\n<p>Cinemark Holdings, Inc. is a leading domestic and international motion picture exhibitor. California Council of the Blind and Cinemark patrons with visual impairments brought forward a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lflegal.com\/2012\/09\/cinemark-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dispute against Cinemark<\/a> and its theaters for being inaccessible to patrons with visual impairments. In 2012, involved parties came to a settlement agreement in which Cinemark committed to providing audio description in all of its first-run theaters by mid-2013. The settlement agreement resolved the dispute and each party avoided any burden, expense, and risk of potential litigation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>You can use this guide to begin navigating the world of audio description and to strengthen your knowledge of accessibility laws. By making accessibility a priority, your organization will give millions of people with disabilities access to your content.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Do you still have more questions about audio description? Read <a href=\"https:\/\/go.3playmedia.com\/wp-adguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Audio Description<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/go.3playmedia.com\/wp-adguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Conversion-CTAs-Jaclyn-19.jpg\" alt=\"The Beginner's Guide to Audio Description\" width=\"700\" \/><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: This blog post is written for educational and general information purposes only, and does not constitute specific legal advice. This blog should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n                                                \n                                                <hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\" \/>\n                                                \n\n                                                \n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c28011a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;\">\n\t<p style=\"margin-top:0\">Filed under<\/p>\n\t\n\n<span class=\"wp-block-tribe-terms__empty-msg t-category\">No Tags<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n                                                \n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dda23514 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0\">About the author<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);\" class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ccafd10ecd051ad481b21a8d5b72f190203aeb9c3c0584abb5e949cb925d5631?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ccafd10ecd051ad481b21a8d5b72f190203aeb9c3c0584abb5e949cb925d5631?s=192&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/author\/jaclyn3playmedia-com\/\" target=\"_self\">Jaclyn Lazzari<\/a><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__bio\">Jaclyn is a marketing professional at 3Play Media with 7+ years in the video accessibility space. 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