The Importance of Captioner Certification
The Importance of Captioner Certification Some people understand the importance of providing captions for those who rely on them. With one out of seven people experiencing some degree of hearing loss, captions help to provide better communication access and equal access to learning and job opportunities. Read more about the importance of captioner certification below. […]
Global Accessibility Awareness Day – Universal digital accessibility and inclusion
Global Accessibility Awareness Day What is Global Accessibility Awareness Day? Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is held each year on the third Thursday of May, and this year will take place on May 18th. GAAD serves as a day to increase awareness about digital access and inclusion for over 1 billion people worldwide with visual, […]
Global Alliance of Speech-to-Text Captioning
Global Alliance of Speech-to-Text Captioning Universal accessibility to the spoken word via all forms of captioning Imagine what it would feel like not to be able to enjoy a hosted museum tour about your favorite artifacts, to miss out on key lessons during class, or to have trouble understanding the host of an important business […]
How You Can Help Promote and Participate in World Hearing Day This Year
How You Can Help Promote and Participate in World Hearing Day This Year The Origins of World Hearing Day World Hearing Day (originally called International Ear Day) was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) back in 2007 to “raise awareness about deafness.” Since then, World Hearing Day has evolved to promote greater awareness about […]
Over-the-counter Hearing Aids
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Have Hit the Market What Does This Mean for Consumers? Over 37 million American adults have difficulty hearing, but only one in four adults that would benefit from a hearing aid have ever used one. According to a recent “The New York Times” article, health experts consider hearing loss a comorbidity as […]
For the Love of Captions
For the Love of Captions! In recent years, the use of captioning (and video creation in general) has skyrocketed. There are multiple benefits of captioning, and increased accessibility is just one of many. While increased video use can easily be explained through the rise of Reels and TikTok, the explanation for why younger generations prefer […]
At Risk: Over One Billion Young Adults Could be at Risk for Hearing Loss
At Risk: Over One Billion Young Adults Could be at Risk for Hearing Loss BMJ Global Health recently released a study that “estimated over one billion people between the ages of 12 – 34 are at risk for noise-induced hearing loss.” Personal listening devices such as headphones, increased cell phone use, and the prevalence of […]
How to Improve Accessibility in the Hiring Process
Improving Accessibility in the Hiring Process Dealing with inaccessibility in the workplace is enough of a challenge for people who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing. However, for many, the difficulty starts before even getting the job. Accessibility in the hiring process is an area that’s often overlooked by human resources. Companies shouldn’t wait until […]
The Role of Social Justice in Advocacy for Accessibility
The Role of Social Justice in Advocacy for Accessibility Social justice can be defined as the notion that all individuals deserve equal economic, political, and social rights. As well as access to the same opportunities. Doors of opportunity often depend on someone’s financial background, skin color, and gender. Also, how “abled” they are plays a […]
Captioning Podcasts
Captioning Podcasts Podcasts are a growing form of media. Podcasts can be used by pretty much anyone to voice facts, opinions, and stories, so it’s become a mainstream interest. Chances are everybody knows somebody who’s started one. While the collective rise in seeking another mode of information in our downtime is positive, it isn’t accessible […]
