Six Tips for Creating an Inclusive Workspace
Six Tips for Creating an Inclusive Workspace Whether your company is large or small, prioritizing the recruitment of a diverse workforce and implementing equity and inclusion policies is essential. Inclusion should extend beyond the hiring process to ensure that all employees have the tools and support they need to thrive. By creating an inclusive environment […]
Lip Reading and the Importance of Captioning
Lip Reading and the Importance of Captioning The number one rule of communicating with individuals who have hearing loss is to avoid making assumptions. Just as no two people share identical preferences for food or music, each person has unique preferences for how they’d like to communicate. It is a common misconception that all individuals […]
Four Ways to Make Your Event Accessible
Four Ways to Make Your Event Accessible Whether your event is large or small, in-person or virtual, creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable and welcome is essential. Prioritizing accessibility ensures inclusivity and enhances the overall quality and impact of your event, making it more meaningful for all attendees. As you begin your event planning, […]
9 Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss & Preserve Your Hearing
9 Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss & Preserve Your Hearing Although hearing is one of the five human senses, it’s easy to take for granted. Hearing loss often goes undiagnosed or ignored due to more pressing health issues until it interferes with daily life. But just as you exercise and eat a heart-healthy diet to […]
Automatic Speech Recognition is Biased
Automatic Speech Recognition is Biased: Why we need human captioners in a digital world Imagine a situation in which you have difficulty understanding or communicating with the people around you. Frustrated, you turn to technology to help get your message across. And then, your technology doesn’t understand you either. You feel a full spectrum of […]
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 […]
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 […]
