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Everything You Need to Know About How Slack Approaches Accessibility Testing

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

As your organization starts to scale, how do you ensure accessibility is still a priority?  In the webinar, “How Slack Approaches Accessibility Testing”, three engineers at Slack, Sharanya Viswanath, Kirstyn Torio, and Kristina Rudzinskaya, discuss how they approach and scale accessibility at…

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Updated May 1, 2020

How to Caption Videos in Foreign Languages

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

There are plenty of reasons why you should caption your content. Increased accessibility, improved user engagement and SEO, and flexibility in sound-sensitive environments are just a few of the many benefits. If you produce video in languages other than English, finding a…

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Updated June 2, 2021

Behind the Scenes: Maintaining Accessibility at Slack

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

Have you ever thought about making accessibility happen at your organization? Have you then immediately thought, “Where do I even begin?” Luckily, companies like Slack, a collaboration hub software, is paving the way for others to follow. After taking a closer look…

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August 5, 2019

3 Ways to Ramp Up Your Company’s Accessibility Strategy

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

Implementing a successful accessibility strategy at your organization is not a sprint–it’s a marathon–and this article will help carry you to the finish line. Without an effective accessibility strategy, your organization will be missing out on many benefits, such as improved user…

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Updated October 8, 2020

What is Structured Negotiation & Tips from Lainey Feingold for Greater Online Accessibility

by 3mediaweb in Video Accessibility

Structured negotiation is a practice coined by disability rights lawyer Lainey Feingold. It involves an agreement between the plaintiff and the defendant to settle outside court. Lawsuits can be costly – financially and physically. Most companies would rather avoid a lawsuit. Enter…

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July 31, 2019

Audio Description for Online Video

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Online video continues to be the most effective way to communicate with an audience. Incredibly visual by nature, humans connect to this form of content for its ability to create a more captivating and engaging experience.  With so many forms to choose…

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Updated August 23, 2023

4 Steps to Build an Accessibility Strategy From Scratch

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

Are you an accessibility advocate at a company that’s lacking in the realm of accessibility? Perhaps your organization has nary a word to say about accessibility, and you’re determined to change things. But with zero initiatives in place, how do you begin…

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Updated December 10, 2019

[VIDEO] These Are the Faces Behind the Screen

by Elisa Lewis in Lighter Side

If you haven’t been following our storytelling project – Faces Behind the Screen – now is the time to get on board! This project started out in early 2017, and over the last year Faces Behind the Screen has really come into…

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July 23, 2019

Verizon Media and Publicis Media Find Viewers Want Captions

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

U.S. adults spend an average of about 6 hours per day consuming video. According to Cisco, 82% of the world’s internet traffic will be video by 2022 – an increase from today’s estimated 80%. As the amount of video increases and technology…

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Updated September 6, 2023

Captioning and Transcription for Legal Content

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Industry Trends

When we refer to legal video content, we may be referring to several different types of content. For example, law schools often use videos as a learning supplement, and law firms may use videos for branding and marketing purposes. The benefits of…

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Updated July 17, 2019

[Study] How Captions and Transcripts Impact Student Learning and Comprehension

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) is making significant strides to create a more accessible campus and is dedicated to providing accessible tools that are conducive to educational success for every student. Karla Morris, M.Ed., Lyman Dukes, Ph.D., and Casey…

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Updated July 8, 2019

How JW Player Approaches Video Player Accessibility

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

JW Player’s Senior Director of Product, Eric Boyd, joined the expert panel at 3Play’s webinar on the future of video player accessibility. Play the video below to watch Eric’s presentation, or read on for highlights. What is JW Player? JW Player is…

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Updated February 7, 2024
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