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5 Reasons to Caption Your Digital Media Publishing Videos

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

Captioning is the best way to make online videos accessible to people who are deaf and hard of hearing. However, the benefits of captioning digital media publishing videos go far beyond accessibility. Better user experience, boosted SEO, and greater legal compliance are…

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Updated November 19, 2020

Online Accessibility Advice from ACCESS Speakers

by 3mediaweb in Video Accessibility

ACCESS is an event for the accessibility enthusiast. Whether you already have a video accessibility initiative at your organization or not, you’ll leave empowered, motivated, and prepared to create a more universally accessible world. We dove into ACCESS 2019’s library of presentations…

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Updated March 30, 2021

4 Tips for Online and Remote Fitness Classes

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Many fitness brands are turning to remote, online classes for members instead of offering classes solely at physical locations. Members are enjoying this alternative in order to accommodate their new schedules and exercise routines. However, non-members are loving it too, as a…

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Updated October 18, 2023

Student Engagement Strategies for Online Learning Environments

by Jaclyn Lazzari in How-To

Translating in-person teaching strategies to virtual learning environments is often easier said than done. However, by implementing specific measures, tools, and techniques, instructors can create remote classrooms that foster student success.   Toolkit for Live Captioning Online Videos (for Virtual Learning and…

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Updated March 30, 2021

Overview of NAD v. Harvard and NAD v. MIT Lawsuits

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

On Thursday, February 5, 2015, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) filed a federal class-action lawsuit against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University for allegedly violating U.S. accessibility laws. Please note that as of February 2020, after years…

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Updated March 13, 2024

3 Tips for Shifting to Online Conferences and Events

by 3mediaweb in Video Accessibility

WAIT! Before you cancel your upcoming event, have you considered taking it online? Finding ways to connect online has become more important than ever before. But the community you build offline can translate just as well online. With a little planning and…

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Updated April 20, 2021

How to Provide ADA-Compliant Remote Workspaces

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

These days, many people have the option to work from home full-time, part-time, or for limited periods due to extenuating circumstances. That being said, companies that enable their employees to work from home must consider employees with disabilities and strive to maintain…

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Updated February 2, 2021

How to Optimize Long-Form Video Transcripts for SEO: The Wrong Way and the Right Way

by Elisa Lewis in Video SEO

Time and again, online video publishers hear about the benefits of short-form video – simple and fun, yet engaging. When video moved online we favored this bite-size format for multiple reasons. Slow bandwidths made it easier to watch shorter videos. Also, from…

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Updated February 21, 2023

3 Tips to Get the Most Out of Moving to a Digital Classroom

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Many U.S. colleges and universities are cancelling in-person classes in an effort to limit the spread of Coronavirus. As of March 11, sixty three institutions have cancelled in-person classes, and many of these institutions are moving to a virtual classroom to continue…

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Updated April 20, 2021

Closed Captioning Requirement for Broadcast TV in the Philippines

by Emily Griffin in Video Accessibility

On July, 21, 2016, the Philippines passed its first official legislation requiring closed captioning for broadcast TV. Republic Act No. 10905, entitled “An Act Requiring All Franchise Holders or Operators of Television Stations and Producers of Television Programs to Broadcast or Present…

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Updated April 20, 2021

How to Add Captions and Audio Description to Wistia Videos

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Wistia is a video software company that believes when businesses create an immersive viewing experience for viewers, it can build brand affinity. What better way to create an immersive viewing experience than with accessibility?  Captioning and audio description are two great accessibility…

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Updated April 20, 2021

How to Design a Sustainable Process for Accessible Web Design

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Accessible web design is more important than ever before. In fact, 71% of people with disabilities leave a website immediately if it’s not accessible.  Slow a steady wins the race, and accessible web design is more than just a one-time auditing process…

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Updated October 20, 2023
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