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Canada’s Online Streaming Act: Everything We Know About Bill C-11 So Far

by Jena Wallace in Uncategorized

Navigating Broadcast Accessibility in Canada [Free Webinar] As the landscape for media consumption continues to evolve from traditional broadcasting to online streaming, governments around the world have been working to make relevant updates to their existing legislation to address the challenges and…

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June 30, 2023

The Current State of Captioning: A Report by 3Play Media

by Kelly Mahoney in Uncategorized

  Read the 2023 State of Captioning [Free Report] Every year, 3Play Media conducts research on the current State of Captioning to better understand the industry landscape and future trends. The information gathered in this report is valuable because it offers a…

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Updated July 26, 2023

Legal Requirements for Stadium Captioning

by Abby Alepa in Uncategorized

Baking Accessibility into Your Event Strategy [FREE webinar] Whether it’s a concert, sporting event, or theatrical performance, attending live events is a source of joy and excitement for many people. The energy of the crowd, the spectacle of the performance or game,…

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April 19, 2023

What is an EEG Caption Encoder?

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

The Complete Guide to Caption Encoders [Free eBook] Throughout the past few decades, caption encoders have allowed televisions to receive closed captioning transmissions, and they remain widely used for many broadcast and streaming workflows today. There’s several different types of encoder technologies…

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January 3, 2023

Web Captions Differ from 608 and 708 Broadcast Captions: Here’s Why

by Jena Wallace in Uncategorized

The Complete Guide to Caption Encoders [Free eBook] The continued focus on streaming video and online media platforms has big implications for media accessibility services like closed captions and subtitles when it comes to how they work with web platforms. Nielsen reported…

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December 28, 2022

AbleGamers: Combating Social Isolation through Play

by Abby Alepa in Uncategorized

Video games have the power to change lives. Humans have the power to transform the gaming world into a landscape accessible to all gamers. That’s what Mark Barlet, Steven Weitz, and Dr. Andy Wu of AbleGamers Charity, believe. 3Play Media was excited…

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December 5, 2022

Understanding the Accessibility for Manitobans Act

by Kelly Mahoney in Uncategorized

Provincial accessibility standards: How the AODA Impacts Online Video 🖥  The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) became law in December 2013, and makes up just one facet of Canada’s provincial accessibility standards. The AMA provides a process and outlines specific requirements to…

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Updated December 7, 2022

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month

by Kelly Mahoney in Uncategorized

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and this year’s theme is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.” Emphasizing the idea that “a strong workforce is the sum of many parts,” this month is dedicated to commemorating the important role that…

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Updated October 13, 2022

Why You Need Live (Human) Captions to Stream Events

by Kelly Mahoney in Uncategorized

We believe in using closed captions to create accessible content for all – and live events are no exception! Born out of necessity during the pandemic, streaming events quickly became the new normal due to the convenience and flexibility offered by virtual alternatives. …

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Updated December 9, 2021

Making Memes Accessible: How To Write Alt Text

by Kelly Mahoney in Uncategorized

 In recent years, alternative text (or “alt text”) has become a standard web accessibility practice for most social media platforms. When Instagram launched the feature in 2018, alt text could either be automatically generated or written manually in an effort to increase…

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Updated February 10, 2023

How to Choose the Right Translation & Subtitling Vendor

by Kelly Mahoney in Uncategorized

Searching for a video translation & subtitling vendor can be overwhelming, but not all vendors were created equal. After some time in the industry, we’ve gained expert insight on what to look for in a vendor – services required, cost-effectiveness, accuracy, and…

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Updated October 14, 2021

The World Beyond the Pandemic – ACCESS at Home

by 3mediaweb in Uncategorized

As we begin to return to the normalities of pre-pandemic life, things are beginning to feel almost normal. However, we can’t deny that many things have changed and now need to figure out how to balance new habits with old routines. For…

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May 27, 2021
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