Disability is both a common and a very individual experience. Find some stories from Ai-Media staff in this article for International Day of People with Disabilities!
Captioning has a long and rich history. It is, in fact, about 100 years old! We outline five of the most exciting moments in captioning history below.
SRT files enable text captions to be displayed on a video. Here is how they work, how to make one, and how to open one in your video.
Explore the different terms used in the d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, the significance of Deaf culture, and how you can make life more accessible for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
We played with three free captioning apps on a smartphone to see how well they deliver closed captions for social media and other platforms.
The story of audio description services for people who are blind and have low vision is a fascinating part of media history! Discover it here.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities have encountered significant communication barriers during COVID-19, and people are responding in resourceful ways.
Closed captions are no longer used only as an accessibility tool. They are now an essential part of communication in business.
We explore Indigenous languages in the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and look at how important it is to include these terms in your closed captions and other accessible media.
We spoke to artist and performer Vilma Jackson about her experiences during the pandemic and how it has affected her community and her art.
The United Kingdom’s Access to Work is a publicly funded employment support program that aims to help more people with disability start or stay in work.
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines are global guidelines for the accessibility of websites and web pages for people with disability. Learn how you can (and should!) comply.
We recognize the amazing talents of accomplished and admired sign language interpreters, today and every day.
Let’s take a trip around the world to explore sign languages, their stories and their finger alphabets. The journey begins here!
It’s an exciting moment for Ai-Media, as we list on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) after a successful $65.5m initial public offering (IPO).
There are a variety of assistance dogs around the world supporting people with a wide range of disabilities. Find eight of them here – Some you may have never heard of!
On September 28, 2020, YouTube ended its community captions. But great captions are still possible on this platform!
In today’s environment of remote learning, copyright and ownership of materials is coming into sharp focus. Here are the major concerns for university teachers.
In our second article on tips for being deaf aware – How to communicate when an interpreter is present, learning signs, words to use (and not use) and more.
Dyslexia is the most common learning disability. Find out how it is expressed, the unique talents it can give rise to, and how to communicate effectively with someone who has dyslexia.
Here are some easy ways each of us can improve our awareness about deafness, from knowing more about Deaf culture to accessible communication.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes have been an influential part of sporting history. Here are 15 of the most exciting.
Big tech companies are now at the forefront of innovation in accessibility. Here’s how they sell it, and their most exciting new features.
From 23 September 2020, websites of any public sector bodies in the UK will need to satisfy new accessibility regulations.
Good mental health support is still possible during COVID-19. It just has to be adapted to the new, more remote university environment.
One way broadcasters and media producers can thrive in the ever-evolving media landscape – and get great results out of it – is by localizing content for new regions.
Here’s what you need to know about improving your information accessibility for the new online environment and how to engage students when they are feeling disconnected or anxious.
Over the past 30 years, many people have seen improvements in their everyday lives because of the rights the ADA has afforded them. But many need more.
The accuracy of captions has long been a topic of debate. Now, the NER system is the best way to measure it. We let you know how it works.
Making the university experience valuable for students can be a challenging task. And for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the challenges can be even greater.
REGENTACT reached out to Ai-Media to subtitle several TV shows in Chinese and English, helping them reach new audiences in Europe and the Americas.
It has become obvious throughout the COVID-19 crisis that information is even more valuable at times like this. Accessibility can not be sidelined.
Remote captioning will be essential to support students with disability – and also their peers – as they continue to study from home.
Griffith University’s accessibility values are part of daily life for students with disability. Ai-Media supports them to keep content captioned.
The creativity and resilience of deaf and hard-of-hearing people is limitless. Here are 15 deaf and hard-of-hearing people who changed the world.
oXyFire Media Creative delivered a stellar, live-captioned live stream for the Manchester International Festival this year. The festival streamed to people’s homes during the COVID-19 crisis, with support from Ai-Media.
Are human-generated or computer-generated captions better for you? We break it down according to what you need: better accuracy, lower cost, less time and more.
It’s a common misconception that deaf people can’t play or hear music. From Will.i.am to Grimes to Beethoven, many well known musicians are deaf and hard-of-hearing.
Hollywood has a complicated history with sound and deafness. Here are the deaf and hard-of-hearing actors that have broken barriers and made history!
Depending on their level of hearing and sight, deafblind people use a broad range of communication methods. Here is how to improve your accessibility for deafblind audiences.
So you want to caption or subtitle your own content for free? There are plenty of good, purpose-built options out there. Check out our three favorite free captioning tools for those DIY situations.
Captions are the perfect way to make classes accessible, easier to understand, and more conducive to motivated study by all your students. And they can be delivered in a physical classroom or via live stream.
Most Pride events will not take place in 2020. But this gives us a unique opportunity to reflect on what LGBTQ+ Pride means to us, and what it can be in terms of accessibility, inclusion and community.
Make your content blossom in the online world by captioning your content. Look forward to the benefits of a bigger audience, better engagement, more accessibility and greater flexibility.
The difference between open and closed captions often causes confusion. Which should you add to your video, and which do you want to watch? We have the answers!
Access to information is easier than ever before, but there is still some work to do when it comes to web accessibility for people with disabilities. Here’s how to make your content inclusive in five simple steps.
Audio description is more affordable, faster and more flexible than it has ever been thanks to synthetic voice technology. Here’s what it can offer you and your audience.
Ai-Media has acquired ACS in an agreement that will allow both companies to grow their global reach and develop and extend their technology platforms, products and services.
Transcription is a great skill to practise in our online world. But you don’t always need pricey transcription tools to transcribe a simple recording. There are plenty of good free options out there if you have the time to do it yourself.
More people than ever are now working from home. It’s the perfect time to add live captions to your Zoom meetings – to maximize engagement, accessibility and impact.
COVID-19 has caught us all off-guard. After all, this is an unprecedented, once-in-a-century event. But rest assured, Ai-Media’s captions aren’t going anywhere because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s why.
