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What You Need to Know About the AODA

by Elisa Lewis in Canada

How the AODA Impacts Web and Online Video Accessibility [Free Ebook] On January 1, 2021, Canadians and accessibility enthusiasts celebrated more than just a new year; they also marked a new phase of the AODA.  By the date above, all public websites…

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Updated January 29, 2024

AODA Video Requirements & Canadian Accessibility Standards

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

How the AODA Impacts Web and Online Video Accessibility [Free Ebook] Ontario offers some of the most comprehensive web accessibility standards in the world. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was instated in 2005 with the intention of creating a…

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Updated January 29, 2024

7 Reasons to Make Your Video Archive Accessible

by Samantha Sauld in Video Accessibility

Download the [FREE] Video Accessibility Checklist When organizations think about what it means to make their video content accessible, it typically applies to their current and future content. But what about your video archive?  What if we told you that prioritizing your…

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Updated July 25, 2022

How Much Does Audio Description Cost?

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Questions to Ask Your AD Vendor [Free Checklist] From the education industry to the entertainment industry, cost is a leading barrier to providing accessible content across all markets. Audio description is often misunderstood as an accommodation, and it can be difficult for…

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Updated June 6, 2022

What Is ASR?

by Samantha Sauld in Video Accessibility

State of ASR [Free Report] When you think of artificial intelligence, what do you think of? You might think of self-driving cars or the facial recognition software you use to unlock your device. No matter your familiarity level, artificial intelligence has become…

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Updated October 23, 2023

8 Podcasts with Transcripts to Check Out

by Samantha Sauld in Video Accessibility

Tips for Creating an Accessible Podcast [Free Guide] Podcasts are becoming increasingly popular every year. With over 424 million people tuning in worldwide, podcast listeners account for about 20% of all internet users.  That growth doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime…

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Updated August 31, 2023

Disability Representation in Accessibility: Takeaways from Nic Steenhout

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

  Accessibility consultant Nicolas Steenhout joined us on 3Play Media’s Allied Podcast to discuss disability representation in accessibility. We were excited to welcome Nic to Allied, as getting disabled people involved in accessibility work is a crucial yet under-discussed topic. Nic has…

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Updated July 6, 2022

Why 3Play Media’s Accuracy Rates are Better Than Others

by 3mediaweb in Video Accessibility

Learn about accuracy in speech recognition technology [Free Report] When trying to find the right captioning vendor for you, it’s best to look for one that promises accurate captions. The industry standard for the accuracy rate of closed captions is 99%, and…

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Updated September 22, 2023

How Transcription Can Propel The Future of the Podcast Industry

by Erik Ducker in Video Accessibility

Tips for Creating an Accessible Podcast [Free Guide] The podcast industry is nearly 20 years old, with a few ebbs and flows along the way. Currently, the industry is in a massive growth stage. With growth comes challenges, and with challenges comes…

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April 21, 2022

Why Captioning Non-Speech Elements Matters for Accuracy

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

  Captioning Best Practices for Media and Entertainment [Free Ebook] When we talk about the quality of closed captions and podcast transcripts, we often reference the 99% industry standard for accuracy. Captioning accuracy measures punctuation, spelling, and grammar and is made up…

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April 15, 2022

Making Data Visualization Accessible: Takeaways from Tori Clark

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

  Tori Clark, a digital accessibility consultant at Airbnb, joined us on 3Play Media’s Allied Podcast to discuss accessibility in data visualization. We were thrilled to welcome Tori to the podcast, as she has immense knowledge in multiple areas of accessibility, including…

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Updated July 6, 2022

Who Needs a Podcast Transcription Service?

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

  Tips for Creating an Accessible Podcast [Free Guide]   If you’re reading this blog, you might be wondering whether you need a podcast transcription service. While we’d love it if all podcasters offered transcripts, there are specific reasons why people may be…

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Updated March 18, 2022
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