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Tips for Having an Accessible Thanksgiving Virtually

by Elisa Lewis in Lighter Side

This blog post was written in collaboration with Aaron Pagan.— With COVID-19 shifting the world as we see it, many people aren’t going to be able to spend this Thanksgiving in-person with their loved ones, but rather will be connecting virtually. Aaron…

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Updated February 10, 2021

Advanced Workflows for Captioning

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Captions are time-synchronized text that represents the auditory information within a video. They are useful for viewers who can’t hear the audio, making it a great accommodation for those who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing. Accessibility isn’t the sole purpose of…

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Updated August 30, 2023

3 Tips for Creating Accessible & ADA Compliant PDFs

by Aj Beltis in How-To

The portable document format, or PDF, is a staple for companies that want to share custom-designed content to a wide audience without building a website or racking up a fortune in printing costs.  However, a standard PDF may lack key accessibility features…

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Updated August 30, 2023

Create Accessible Canva Video to Boost SEO & Content Engagement

by Jaclyn Lazzari in User Engagement

Every content creator looks for ways to make their content easier to find and more engaging. That’s where creating Canva video comes in handy. Online video content can boost SEO and engagement for blogs and web pages. Below, we’ll show you how…

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Updated January 15, 2021

4 Tips for Combatting Zoom Fatigue (When There’s SO Much Video)

by Aj Beltis in Industry Trends

Whether or not you’ve heard the term before, you likely know what Zoom fatigue feels like. The shift to a more remote workforce has resulted in someone joining a Zoom meeting 300 million times every day, meaning so many of us have…

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Updated March 16, 2021

Captions & Interactive Transcripts Boost Student Performance, Study Finds

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

Instructors often search for out-of-the-box ways to improve student performance in the classroom. These days, due to the pandemic, many classes are conducted virtually and remotely. What strategies or tools can instructors incorporate into their curriculum to support student success and keep…

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Updated March 16, 2021

Florida State Web Accessibility Laws

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

A majority of the states in the U.S. provide their agencies with standards for implementing and maintaining website accessibility. These state laws, otherwise known as “little 508s”, have been adopted after one of the most prominent accessibility laws in the country, Section…

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Updated October 20, 2023

Audio Description for HBO Max Is Coming Soon

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

Per a settlement agreement, WarnerMedia Direct, LLC has pledged to increase accessibility for people who are blind and low vision by providing audio description for HBO Max. HBO Max, launched May 27, 2020, is an over-the-top (OTT) American subscription video-on-demand streaming service…

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Updated March 16, 2021

5 Live Streaming Video Statistics for 2020

by Aj Beltis in Industry Trends

Nearly every social media platform affords users the opportunity to go live with video – and businesses have taken notice.  While pre-recording a video gives you the opportunity to script, edit, and caption your content before it goes out, live streaming video…

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Updated February 7, 2024

5 Key Themes From Watching Netflix’s Deaf U

by Elisa Lewis in Lighter Side

If you scroll through Hulu, Netflix, Apple TV, or any other streaming service you won’t find many titles featuring individuals with disabilities. That’s why when a title like Deaf U comes along, many people will watch it and will do so with…

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October 20, 2020

Top 3 Work from Home Jobs in Digital Accessibility

by 3mediaweb in Company + Culture

If you’re looking for a work from home job that helps make the digital world more inclusive and accessible, then these top three jobs may be the perfect fit. 1. Transcription Jobs As a transcriptionist, you will work to edit imperfect transcripts…

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Updated February 7, 2024

How to Increase Conversion Rates with Video

by Aj Beltis in Industry Trends

It might be hard to believe that something as simple as adding video to your landing pages can increase conversions by 80% or more – but it really shouldn’t come as a shock.  Consumers and website visitors love video. They click on…

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Updated March 2, 2021
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