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Using captions for children’s literacy in any language

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Captions are not just essential for Deaf and hearing impaired people. Their power to assist literacy, especially in developing countries, has been demonstrated on a massive scale by organisations such as Planet Read. Another program, partnered with Planet Read, takes the same concept into new areas, including the possibility of using any language.

Screenshot from the 'Cricket at the Zoo' AniBook, with Hindi captions present. Image credit: bookboxinc via YouTube

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Education
News
Learning support
Student
Disability
Deaf or hearing impaired
Captions
Inclusion
Open captions

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Accessible media preview from CSUN

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The annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference (commonly known as CSUN) starts on 21 March in San Diego, California. This year there is significant coverage around accessible media. Media Access Australia’s CEO, Alex Varley, previews some personal highlights.

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Video
Digital technology
Web
International policy and legislation
News
Practical web accessibility
Audio navigation
Disability
Blind or vision impaired
Deaf or hearing impaired
Solutions
Captions
Inclusion
Audio description
Digital media and technology: 
WCAG
Techniques
Technologies
Assistive technology

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ACMA releases captioning standards report

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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released the final report on the review it has been conducting of television captioning standards.

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TV & video
News
Television
ACMA, Australian Communications and Media Authority
TV access
Disability
Deaf or hearing impaired
Solutions
Captions
Closed captions
Inclusion

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BBC researches caption user experience

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Three researchers from the BBC have created a framework for understanding – and potentially improving – the UX (user experience) of people who use captions.

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TV & video
News
Disability
Deaf or hearing impaired
Captions
Closed captions
Inclusion

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U.S. clarifies TV captioning responsibilities

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In a new ruling, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved to improve captions by clarifying who bears the responsibility for their delivery and quality.

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TV & video
International policy and legislation
News
Television
FCC, Federal Communications Commission
TV terms
Digital TV
TV access
Disability
Deaf or hearing impaired
Solutions
Captions
Inclusion

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Microsoft reveals accessibility goals for Windows 10 and Office 365

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Tech giant Microsoft has revealed its roadmap of accessibility features to be introduced in Windows 10 and Office 365 over the course of 2016. The announcement comes after a number of public statements outlining an increased commitment to inclusion of people with disabilities in its product offering and services.

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Digital technology
Web
News
Disability
Blind or vision impaired
Deaf or hearing impaired
Solutions
Captions
Inclusion
Digital media and technology: 
WCAG
Techniques
Technologies
Assistive technology
Microsoft Windows

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Accessibility in the cloud – benefits, issues and trends

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As a new survey shows an increase in the use of the cloud in 2016, the impact of this on people with disabilities and impairments becomes ever more important. Media Access Australia has produced a white paper, Accessibility of Cloud Computing – current and future trends, which provides valuable insights into cloud accessibility.

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Research & policy
News
Practical web accessibility
Policy
Disability
Sensory impairment
Blind or vision impaired
Deaf or hearing impaired
Mobility
Solutions
Captions
Inclusion
Audio description
Digital media and technology: 
Accessible gaming
WCAG
Techniques
Technologies
Web browsers
Social media
Assistive technology
Mobile operating systems
Operating systems
Devices
Smartphones

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Video advertisements on Facebook to be auto-captioned

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Facebook will begin to roll out a new feature that will make auto-playing advertisements more accessible to people with a disability.

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Following the launch of auto-playing video advertisements, new captioning features are being introduced to increase user engagement. These new features by default make advertisements more accessible to users that have a disability.

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Web
News
Practical web accessibility
Disability
Deaf or hearing impaired
Captions
Inclusion
Digital media and technology: 
WCAG
Techniques
Facebook

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Class action launched in the US demanding captioned lyrics

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Nine deaf advocates and individuals have launched a class action against a number of Hollywood Studios, including Disney, Sony, Netflix, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros and Universal Studios, for failing to caption song lyrics in movies and TV programs.

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Taxonomy: 
TV & video
International policy and legislation
News
Television
Film
DVD terms
Blu-ray
Disability
Deaf or hearing impaired
Captions
Closed captions
Inclusion

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