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Honoring National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Every October, the United States observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)—a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and to promote inclusive workplace practices that break down barriers. Established in 1945, NDEAM serves as a crucial reminder of the value, creativity, and resilience individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.
Published: 2025-10-02
Navigating the Complexities of Live Audio Description with Precision and Purpose
At the intersection of technological innovation and human connection, live audio description represents one of accessibility's most demanding frontiers. Live audio description (LAD) transforms visual experiences into inclusive moments of shared understanding. For audiences who are blind or have low vision, LAD ensures they are not mere listeners but fully immersed participants in live cultural, educational, and broadcast events. Whether it's a theater performance, a town hall, or a keynote presentation, live audio description removes barriers, delivering access where it matters most: in the moment.
Published: 2025-09-02
Stories Through Sound: Dicapta’s Audio Description Journey at Superfest
At the intersection of art and inclusion lies Superfest Disability Film Festival, one of the longest-running disability-led festivals in the world. Every year, it elevates stories by, for, and about people with disabilities—celebrating not just representation, but meaningful accessibility. For four consecutive years, Dicapta has been a proud partner in making this storytelling fully inclusive, providing high-quality audio description (AD) that brings films to life for blind and visually impaired audiences. This season, launching in October, is no different. Our audio description services at Superfest serve as a powerful reminder of our mission: bridging stories through sound across languages, cultures, and abilities.
Published: 2025-08-24
United for Impact: Dicapta, DCMP, and Bridge Multimedia Showcase Collaborative Excellence at OSEP 2025
On August 5, we stood alongside the Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP), and Bridge Multimedia on the OSEP stage to present "From Script to Screen to Student: Improving Outcomes with Educational Video Supporting Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices." This wasn't just a presentation; it was a celebration of collaborative innovation and our collective commitment to accessible education.
Published: 2025-08-06
Charting Progress in Accessibility: Insights from the Latest OSEP Fast Facts
The U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has just released its newest Fast Facts report, focusing on how students with disabilities, ages 14–21, exit school. These data points—whether through graduation, dropout, or alternate certification—shed new light on how well our systems of education and support are functioning. As inclusion becomes more than a policy goal and turns into a practice imperative, these statistics offer a timely opportunity for reflection and renewed action.
Published: 2025-08-04
Crafting Clarity: The Crucial Role of Balance and Pacing in Effective Audio Description
With over 80% of internet traffic expected to be video by 2025, ensuring accessibility for all viewers has never been more critical. For blind and visually impaired individuals, audio description (AD) serves as a bridge to visual storytelling—voicing key visual elements that otherwise go unspoken. But creating effective AD is about more than just stating what’s on screen. It’s about crafting balanced and thoughtfully paced narration that enhances rather than competes with the original content. This is where Dicapta’s decades of expertise truly shines, combining technological precision with deep human sensibility.
Published: 2025-07-07
Crossing Milestones, Building Bridges: Dicapta and Teach Access Conclude a Transformative Accessibility Journey
In the dynamic world of media accessibility, this collaboration felt especially meaningful and inspiring. As we officially wrap up the transformative Fellows for Accessible Media program, we take a moment to reflect, celebrate, and look forward. Over the course of six months, this partnership has empowered faculty, fostered inclusive media practices, and highlighted the power of technology to bring accessibility into the mainstream of education and content creation.
Published: 2025-07-06
Bridging Visibility and Voice: Reflections on Disability Pride Month from Dicapta’s CEO
Growing up, disability existed in my life before I had the language to name it...
Published: 2025-07-02
Enhaccess in Action: Showcasing Our Mission-Driven Impact with the U.S. Department of Education
At Dicapta, our mission is to bridge the gap between media producers and diverse audiences through culturally sensitive and high-quality accessibility solutions. This month we launched a campaign to showcase our transformational work with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) with our project EnhAccess, under the OSEP’s Television Access program.
Published: 2025-06-11
