Closed Captioning

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07/26/2017

Interesting read about the availability of accessible media in the tech industry.

"One of the barriers to jobs for blind people is literacy, Lauriden said. Without access to brail and other accessible materials, the literacy gap can happen very early on in someone’s life."

Technology can be central to the lives of the 285 million people in the world who are blind or visually impaired, as long as they know how to use...

06/20/2017

If you want to reap the full benefits of online video content, your videos need to have captions... Read more at https://captionlabs.com/blog/get-the-highest-social-media-engagement-with-captions/

Have you noticed the trend lately? Social media feeds are no longer showing just simple text or images. Now we’re seeing social media platforms...

06/12/2017

There’s a reason why accuracy is the first of the FCC’s four quality standards. This standard says that captions should match not only the spoken words in the dialogue, but should express background noises and other sounds to the fullest extent possible. Read about how captions go beyond spoken words on the blog: https://captionlabs.com/blog/beyond-spoken-words-the-depth-of-accuracy/

Quality captions don’t just get the words right, they express every sound and nuance that’s happening on screen. This belief is more than a...

06/08/2017

How captions are created matters. The FCC is cracking down on closed captioning quality. While the FCC’s standards are designed to avoid complaints and ensure quality control, some companies still choose shortcuts. Saving time and money by taking shortcuts sounds like a great idea, but if you cut corners and the quality of your captions suffer, you’ll have to answer to the FCC—and potentially pay for it in the long run. Read more at https://captionlabs.com/blog/the-fcc-cracks-down-on-quality-standards/

Discount companies are using shortcuts and claim high accuracy at low costs, which sounds pretty good, right? But the FCC isn’t looking for “pretty...

05/29/2017

If you’re a small business, now is the time to step up your accessibility and provide closed captioning. The ROI is strong and benefits are clear. If you’re looking for tax credit and your SEO could use a little boost, take advantage of closed captioning. https://captionlabs.com/blog/the-tax-and-seo-benefits-of-closed-captioning/

Who would’ve guessed that tax benefits and SEO go together? It’s true for closed captioning. Not only does closed captioning provide accessibility...

05/23/2017

Closed captioning adds value, whether an audience is hearing impaired or not. Read more at https://captionlabs.com/blog/captioning-not-just-for-the-hearing-impaired/

Closed captioning adds value, whether an audience is hearing impaired or not. With the increase of films distributed globally, closed captioning...

01/11/2017

Ever think closed captions are automatic? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how live closed captions are made possible.

Stacey Potenza lives in Limon, connected to the rest of country through the interstate that forms its northern border, and connected to anyone in the world through a computer in her home office. 

01/26/2016

The 50th Super Bowl is just a few weeks away. Forget the game, let's talk about the commercials -- and closed captioning. http://ow.ly/XvbwA

5-minute legal loophole allows advertisers to skip closed captioning the commercials.

01/19/2016

Did you know that not all online video content is required to be captioned? In the same way the ADA required ramps on buildings, closed captioning should be required on all online video content for the hearing impaired. Visit the CaptionLab blog to find out more. http://ow.ly/Xhzge

In the same way the ADA required ramps on buildings, closed captioning should be required on all online video content for the hearing impaired.

01/11/2016

Check our Top 5 Resolutions for the New Year -- for Closed Captioning. http://ow.ly/WV9Oj

Discover the Top Five Closed Captioning New Year's Resolutions for 2016.

12/24/2015

Here at CaptionLabs we wish each other "Merry Christmas." No matter what holiday you celebrate around this time of year, we wish you tidings of comfort and joy. http://ow.ly/VUsgi

24-hour turnaround for closed captioning and subtitling services for TV, DVD, web and live events. We transcribe, translate, and deliver your media.

12/21/2015

You know the expression about, "Walk a mile in my shoes?" This is a cool video about what it's like to communicate in a world without sound. It reminds us that not every hearing impaired person can lip read -- which is why closed captioning is a necessity for all video content. http://ow.ly/WclP0

Rachel Kolb, who has been deaf since birth, explains just how hard it is to communicate in a world without sound.

12/18/2015

Caption the world! Sorry, Google Glass, a 17 year old just invented a new live captioning system. Worn like glasses, this prototype captions speech and scrolls it as text. http://ow.ly/W5twu

Seventeen-year-old Daniil Frants and his buddies hope to help the hard-of-hearing engage in naturally flowing conversation

12/15/2015

Did you hear the Dept of Justice is delaying their ruling on website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act until 2018? ADA law firm says "There is no rule about whether a business is required to ensure that...content or software on its site is accessible." DOJ and advocacy groups are pressuring businesses to caption their online video content but laws remain vague. Leading ADA law firm calls this "astonishing." http://ow.ly/VU9W5

By Minh N. Vu and Kristina Launey In an astonishing move, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it will not issue any regulations for...

12/14/2015

Want an easy way to increase your search engine optimization? Add closed captions to your video content! Captioning increases search traffic and rankings, page views and improves audience engagement. http://ow.ly/VRNYz

Attention Marketers: Closed captioning online video increases search engine optimization, reaching 48 million deaf and hearing-impaired Americans

12/11/2015

We love the movie Fargo. We also love the Fargo Theatre. They just upgraded so deaf and hearing impaired movie goers can experience the full theater experience! http://ow.ly/VLkYX

FARGO — Just in time for the rush on Oscar-aspiring films, the Fargo Theatre has added features to make the movie-going experience more enjoyable...

12/04/2015

CaptionLabs is getting into the holiday spirit! http://ow.ly/Vvrp0

12/03/2015

Today is the UN's International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Every time we provide closed captioning for a video content file, we celebrate another win for media accessibility. If your business isn't captioning all video content you are missing a crucial part of your audience! http://ow.ly/VrqEP

12/01/2015

While we were away for Thanksgiving holiday, it looks like Portland began embracing some changes for the better in favor of media accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing in public spaces. Go Portland! http://ow.ly/VkLkp

If the proposal passes, owners at any public place whose workers turn off captions will risk paying a $500 fine.

11/25/2015

Here at CaptionLabs, we celebrate the traditional American Thanksgiving holiday with our families and friends. But our thankfulness stretches beyond this week of celebration across all 365 days of the year. It has been a wonderful and blessed ten years in business and we thank you sincerely for your support. From the entire CaptionLabs team we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! http://ow.ly/UQZZf

24-hour turnaround for closed captioning and subtitling services for TV, DVD, web and live events. We transcribe, translate, and deliver your media.

11/24/2015

What kind of price should you pay for media accessibility? http://ow.ly/V2Cpb

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11/21/2015

The Dangers of Poorly Captioned Broadcasts

11/19/2015

We had a call recently from a health system seeking live captioning during their telehealth visits. As the baby boomers are getting older, how will telehealth stay accessible to, potentially, millions more Americans struggling to hear their doctor during a remote visit? http://ow.ly/UQYgC

It is pivotal to uncover some of the trends that will impact telehealth technology in the near future.

11/16/2015

FREE ADA webinar by the Federal Communicators Network (FCN): Ensure your videos & graphics pass the 508 check. This Wednesday, 1 pm ET. Register here http://ow.ly/UJj88

ADA Webinars and Trainings

11/13/2015

Have you seen the CaptionLabs blog lately? In our last post we shared best practice quality metrics for closed captioning accuracy. http://ow.ly/UCKDu

11/12/2015

Okay, we confess these are pretty funny. http://ow.ly/Uz0Lo

Sometimes you gotta just figure things out for yourself.

11/11/2015

Accessible media is alive and well at the New York Public Library! Kudos! http://ow.ly/UwfVy

11/10/2015

CLOSED CAP FOR PUBLIC ACCESS//GOVT PROGRAMMING Today from 1-5 pm EST in Washington DC, the FCC is holding a Roundtable Discussion of Closed Captioning for Public Access and Governmental Programming. It's free and open to the public. Check it out online at https://www.fcc.gov/live.

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