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FDA Finalizes Historic Rule For Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

by Rebecca Klein in Industry Trends

How to Be an Accessibility Advocate for Yourself (And Others) [Free Webinar] On August 16, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule to improve access to hearing aids. The FDA’s action establishes a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing…

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August 18, 2022

Should You Transcribe Your Podcast?

by Abby Alepa in Video Accessibility

Tips For Creating an Accessible Podcast [Free Guide] If you’re a podcaster trying to expand your audience or create a larger online presence, you may be wondering: Should I transcribe my podcast? While there are many benefits of transcription, from accessibility to…

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Updated August 30, 2023

How (and Why) To Caption Youtube Videos You Don’t Own

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

[How-To Guide] Adding Subtitles + CC to YouTube Videos This multi-part blog series will highlight three valuable accessibility features for YouTube captions and subtitles. In our second blog of the series, we’ll discuss how to add captions/subtitles to YouTube videos you don’t own.…

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Updated August 10, 2022

Stranger Things’ Captions: A Lesson in Language and Detail

by Abby Alepa in Industry Trends

Closed Captioning Best Practices [Free eBook] Season 4 of the sci-fi Netflix drama Stranger Things has taken the world by storm, breaking the record for Netflix’s most-watched English-language TV show ever in just 17 days. But it’s not only the action-packed plot…

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August 5, 2022

DOJ Announces Intent for Future Website Accessibility Regulations

by Rebecca Klein in Industry Trends

WCAG 2.0 and 2.1: Bringing Web Accessibility Into the 21st Century [Free Ebook]  In July 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its intent to establish new regulations providing technical standards for website accessibility under Title II of the Americans with…

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Updated August 30, 2023

What’s the True Price of Closed Captioning Services?

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

10 Crucial Questions to Ask a Captioning Vendor [Free Guide] Video is a valuable business and communication tool for organizations across many industries. However, videos without closed captions are inaccessible to over 430 million people worldwide with hearing loss. As global video…

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Updated February 6, 2024

Canadian CRTC Caption Laws

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

While certain provinces boast some of the most progressive accessibility laws in Canada, the Canadian d/Deaf and hard of hearing population has been advocating for more advanced closed captioning standards across the nation since the 1960s. In response, the Canadian Radio-television and…

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Updated January 29, 2024

How to Make Captions and Subtitles Bigger on YouTube

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Automate Your YouTube Captioning [Learn About the Integration] This multi-part blog series will highlight three valuable accessibility features for YouTube captions and subtitles. In our first blog of the series, we’ll discuss how to make captions and subtitles bigger on YouTube. How…

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Updated September 5, 2023

Described Video Requirements for Canadian Broadcasters

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

How the AODA Impacts Online Accessibility [Free Ebook] Many (if not most) broadcast programs in Canada lack described video and/or audio, which is an accommodation for blind and low-vision individuals. However, Canada’s “Let’s Talk TV” initiative aims to enhance the availability of…

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Updated January 29, 2024

Audio Description as a Form of Audiovisual Translation with Dr. Joel Snyder

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

  Every month, we welcome a new guest to 3Play Media’s Allied Podcast. In June 2022, we met with Joel Snyder, Ph.D., known internationally as one of the world’s first audio describers. Dr. Snyder is a pioneer in the field of audio…

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July 6, 2022

Closed Captions and Subtitles for Film Festivals

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Beginner’s Guide to Closed Captions [FREE GUIDE] Screening a film at any festival is an exciting yet emotional process for most filmmakers. It’s often the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and dedication to their craft. Media accessibility –  a critical…

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Updated August 30, 2023

What You Need to Know About the AODA

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

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
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