It’s been a long-time coming, and finally, digital accessibility is in the spotlight. While things like digital accessibility blogs and inclusive web design are trending, brands must view accessibility not just as a passing trend. Instead, we must acknowledge digital access as…
Read this blog in English | Lire ce blog en anglais Alors que certaines provinces affichent des lois sur l’accessibilité parmi les plus progressistes au Canada, la population canadienne s/Sourde et malentendante revendique partout au pays depuis les années 1960, des normes plus…
The state of Minnesota is committed to web accessibility. It joins several other states with web accessibility laws that reference Section 508. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act is the federal disability law that details minimum standards for accommodating people with disabilities…
How the ADA Impacts Video Accessibility [Free eBook] Video is everywhere. It’s on our TVs, computers, smartphones, tablets, and even some smart refrigerators. But have you ever wondered how blind and low vision viewers access video content? To fully enjoy all the…
Beginner’s Guide to Audio Description [Free eBook] When it comes to making media accessible for low-vision consumers, there are several options to choose from. Audio description files are a common solution, along with screen readers and other accessibility technology. But what happens…
Did you know that September 23, 2020 marked the deadline for all public sector bodies in the United Kingdom to comply with updates to UK digital accessibility regulations? The new UK digital accessibility regulations initially came into force for public sector bodies…
Just as English captions make your videos accessible to more viewers, subtitles in other languages help you reach a more global audience. Thanks to the internet, the world is more connected than ever before, although most of the content published is rarely…
WCAG 2.0 and 2.1: Bringing Web Accessibility Into the 21st Century [Free Ebook] In July 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its intent to establish new regulations providing technical standards for website accessibility under Title II of the Americans with…
99% accuracy is the industry standard for caption quality. Most captioning vendors guarantee 99% accuracy. But, how true are their claims? What Does Caption Quality Include? Accuracy is a critical aspect of the captioning process. Not only do accurate captions create an…
According to a Nielsen report, Hispanic Americans watch 62% more digital video than non-Hispanics. Combine that with recent FCC regulations for Spanish-language closed captioning, and you can expect to see huge demand for Spanish transcription services. American broadcast companies are accustomed to…
Read this blog in French | Lire ce blog en français Accessibility in Ontario: How the AODA Impacts Web and Online Video [Free eBook] When it comes to breaking down barriers for people with disabilities, there’s no such thing as “too accessible.”…
Read this blog in French | Lire ce blog en français How the AODA Impacts Online Accessibility [Free Ebook] Many (if not most) broadcast programs in Canada lack described video and/or audio, which is an accommodation for blind and low-vision individuals. However,…
