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How to Get a Tax Break by Improving Accessibility

by Aj Beltis in Industry Trends

As the year nears its end, it’s time to wrap up holiday shopping, pick out your New Year’s outfit, and – if you’re a business owner – start preparing to file taxes.  Large and small businesses alike are always on the hunt…

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Updated October 23, 2023

Demystifying Accessibility: What Is 508 Compliance?

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Michele Landis, Co-Founder and CRO of Accessible 360, joined us on 3Play Media’s Allied Podcast to discuss why there’s so much confusion around Section 508 and demystify its complexity. The episode starts with some clarification around the history of section 508. Section…

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Updated July 8, 2022

A Deaf Superhero Makes History

by Rebecca Klein in Lighter Side

Filmmaker Chloé Zhao’s Eternals, released in November 2021, introduced the first deaf superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Portrayed by deaf actor Lauren Ridloff, deaf superhero Makkari, who has super speed and is a member of the Eternals, was originally depicted as a white,…

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November 26, 2021

The Most Essential Accessible Tools for Working From Home

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

As the working world was forced to adapt amidst a global pandemic, we saw the rise of more accessible work from home tools (which offer numerous benefits to employees & employers alike) that become integral to the hybrid work environment. Accenture’s 2021…

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Updated December 6, 2021

How Many People Use Captions and Subtitles?

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

The Office of Communications (Ofcom), the regulatory body for UK television broadcasting, conducted a 2006 study on how many people use subtitles and subtitle usage by people who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing. In the UK, “subtitles” are equivalent to what we…

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Updated November 5, 2022

6 Tips for Improving Podcast Accessibility

by Aj Beltis in Industry Trends

Podcasting continues to surge in popularity, making podcast accessibility even more important.  With more than two million active podcast shows in 2021 – and more than 800,000 having launched in 2020 – podcasts have become a dominant source of entertainment, news, conversation…

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Updated July 15, 2022

Machines and Humans: Stirred, Not Shaken for The Perfect Captioning Recipe

by Josh Miller in Company + Culture

The early days of 3Play Media included deep research into the various methods of transcribing audio and video content in order to create accurate, properly timed captions. One of the main focal points was the use of automatic speech recognition (ASR). Specifically,…

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Updated August 16, 2021

Xbox Accessibility: The Importance of “Day One” Inclusive Design

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Company + Culture

There are an estimated 400 million gamers with disabilities on the planet. For Xbox, accessibility is at the core of what they do. They are committed to creating a gaming experience that everyone can enjoy, including the 400 million individuals mentioned above.…

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Updated August 30, 2023

Best Practices: 7 Ways to Improve Live Captioning Quality

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

Within the past year, the demand for live online events has skyrocketed & doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. More than 67% of people worldwide have streamed live video content, and live streaming is estimated to grow into $70.5 billion industry…

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Updated October 21, 2021

Accessibility in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives

by Amy Dwyer in Company + Culture

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become a top priority for today’s organizations. Studies continue to show that companies that value DEI are more profitable than those that don’t and their employees report higher levels of engagement, trust, and satisfaction.  These…

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June 1, 2021

Dog Training and Machine Learning: What They Have In Common

by John Slocum in Industry Trends

Although sometimes it seems we’re eerily close, machines haven’t replaced us yet. Yes, machines can make faster and more complex decisions, but it’s pretty easy to break one. Also, machines still can’t process logic that they haven’t been taught. Try out some…

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Updated May 19, 2021

Gil v. Winn-Dixie: A Landmark Ruling is Reversed

by Rebecca Klein in Industry Trends

On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit overturned Gil v. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., a landmark case for web accessibility. Read on to learn more about the original case, the disappointing appellate opinion, and what this implies…

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April 27, 2021
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