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The Spending Power of People with Disabilities Can Expand Your Business

by Aj Beltis in Video Accessibility

During 3Play Media’s ACCESS at Home Event, Journalist Emily Yates mentioned the concept known in the United Kingdom as The Purple Pound and how it can expand your business. It represents the billions that businesses lose out on due to a lack…

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Updated May 6, 2022

Arkansas State Web Accessibility Laws

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

The State of Arkansas recognizes that “individuals who are blind or visually impaired have the right to full participation in the life of the state.” This is reflected in several Arkansas state web accessibility laws, outlined in this post. All Arkansas government…

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Updated October 20, 2023

Reading Settlements Helps Improve Accessibility Compliance at Your School

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

Educational institutions in the United States are subject to accessibility laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. Schools often work tirelessly to improve accessibility compliance and mitigate the risk of getting hit with a lawsuit for…

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Updated March 12, 2021

How to Add Audio Description (W3C-Approved Techniques)

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

  Do you want your video to comply with accessibility laws, be more accessible to those with disabilities, and engage a larger audience? Adding audio description (in addition to other accessible elements such as closed captions and transcripts) will create a more…

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Updated October 26, 2021

What Clubhouse Means for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Users

by Elisa Lewis in Uncategorized

Every so often, a new social media app hits the market and takes internet users by storm. Remember the days when everyone raced to create an account on Facebook, Instagram, or even more recently, TikTok? Whenever a new app launches and generates…

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Updated October 23, 2023

How the New White House Administration is Prioritizing Accessibility

by Aj Beltis in Industry Trends

Under President Joe Biden’s administration, it appears accessibility has become an important initiative.  Since (and even before) Mr. Biden’s inauguration, he and his team have made a point to make all communications accessible to a wider audience – particularly to those who…

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February 26, 2021

How to Bake-In Website Accessibility

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

Everybody loves cake. However, you need to bake it with the right ingredients so that everyone can eat and enjoy it. Think of a website like a cake. Organizations can bake-in website accessibility and use the right web design “ingredients” to ensure…

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Updated October 14, 2021

Tips to Help Foster Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Company + Culture

In February 2021, we hosted the third ACCESS at Home virtual event, which focused on accessibility and fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. There were many excellent speakers, each sharing their expertise and experiences on incorporating and prioritizing diversity, equity, and…

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February 19, 2021

Celebrating Black History Month: Deaf Culture and Black ASL

by Elisa Lewis in Lighter Side

Every year in February during Black History Month we celebrate the work and legacy of prominent Black leaders who’ve paved a way for racial equity and inclusion in the United States. It’s also a time when people celebrate Black culture and history…

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Updated October 23, 2023

How 3Play Stands Apart From Competitors, According to Our Customers

by Aj Beltis in Company + Culture

To stay competitive, retain customers, and get found online, an increasing number of companies have started relying on video as a crucial element to their organization. In fact, 86% of businesses use video as a marketing tool – not to mention the…

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Updated September 20, 2023

Live Captions for StreamYard with 3Play Media

by Jaclyn Lazzari in How-To

Many companies and organizations use StreamYard to stream live online video to platforms like YouTube. Live captions for StreamYard ensures that your live video content is more accessible for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and it helps boost engagement…

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Updated March 21, 2024

The New WCAG 3 Draft: Here’s What You Should Know

by Elisa Lewis in Industry Trends

Accessibility advocates everywhere are excited in anticipation of the release of WCAG 3. Although it’s currently an incomplete draft that will continue to develop over the next few years, it’s still a major occasion.   If you’re an avid member of the #a11y…

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Updated August 30, 2023
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