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What Does the Latest DOE & DOJ Dear Colleague Letter Mean for Online Accessibility in Higher Education?

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

How the ADA Impacts Online Video Accessibility [Free eBook] In a “Dear Colleague” letter released on May 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Education (DOE) highlight the ongoing efforts to address barriers that prevent people with disabilities…

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Updated February 7, 2024

Caption Vendor Diversification: Enhancing Business Continuity with Multiple Accessibility Partners

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

How to Select the Right Closed Captioning Vendor: 10 Crucial Questions to Ask [Free Guide] Are you familiar with supply chain diversification? This business strategy entails using multiple channels and vendors to achieve success and prevent disruption in your organization’s end product.…

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May 25, 2023

Demystifying Caption Encoder Workflows

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

The Complete Guide to Caption Encoders [Free eBook] With such a wide variety of caption encoder workflows available, determining whether to use a physical or virtual encoder can be a complicated process to navigate. Perhaps you’re making a decision about your encoding…

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Updated June 15, 2023

Challenges of Managing Real Time Captioning Accommodation Requests in Higher Ed

by Abby Alepa in Video Accessibility

Guide To Digital and Communication Accessibility in Higher Education [FREE Webinar] Real-time captioning is a great way to create a more inclusive learning environment for students. The rapid advancement of technology and growing demand for accessibility has positioned live captioning as an…

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Updated October 12, 2023

Busting the Myths of Human-Managed ASR Captions

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

Tuned ASR: How 3Play is Advancing Live Automatic Speech Recognition for Closed Captions [Blog] Have you heard the buzz about our human-managed automatic speech recognition (ASR) solution, Tuned ASR? Tuned ASR is an exciting development in 3Play Media’s suite of live captioning…

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Updated October 18, 2023

Tuned ASR: How 3Play is Advancing Live Automatic Speech Recognition for Closed Captions

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

Captioning Best Practices for Media & Entertainment [Free eBook] When it comes to live events, choosing automatic speech recognition (ASR) for captioning may seem like an easy, inexpensive accessibility option. Unfortunately, relying solely on ASR can result in embarrassing captioning moments and…

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April 6, 2023

Captioning Corporate Training Videos: What You Need to Know

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

A Look at Disability in the Workplace with Cheryl Rayburn [Podcast Episode] Corporate training videos have become popular for companies worldwide to educate, train, and onboard their staff. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, when companies pivoted to virtual and hybrid work models,…

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March 23, 2023

4 Tips for Creating an Accessible and Engaging Hybrid Graduation

by Abby Alepa in Video Accessibility

Watch the [FREE] Webinar: The Top 5 Challenges to Accessibility in Higher Education Graduation ceremonies are an opportunity for students to feel rewarded for their hard work by convening with their peers, crossing the stage, and receiving their diplomas.  The COVID-19 pandemic…

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March 13, 2023

Captions vs. Subtitles: Breaking Down the Differences

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

Video Accessibility 101 [FREE Course] Captions and subtitles are important timed text solutions that make video content accessible to all audiences. But over the last several years, the two have become clouded with questions and confusion, with the top concern being “What’s…

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Updated December 13, 2023

SDH vs. CC: What’s the Difference?

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

The Ultimate Guide to Subtitles: Different Types, How They Work, and When to Use Them [Free Ebook] When it comes to media accessibility, one of the most common questions from television viewers revolves around the differences between subtitles and closed captions. But…

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Updated December 13, 2023

How to Add Captions to Video: To Integrate, or Not to Integrate?

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

With such a wide variety of video platforms, players, and applications (oh my!) available on the market, it’s not always easy to understand how to add captions to video content on the platform you’re familiar with. This post serves as your directory…

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Updated February 14, 2024

Open Captions vs. Closed Captions: What’s the Difference?

by Abby Alepa in Video Accessibility

[FREE Webinar] Quick Start to Captioning We live in an age where much of our communication, entertainment, and news happen digitally. Because we spend an average of 6 hours and 48 minutes per week watching online videos, you’ve likely heard of closed…

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February 22, 2023