National Association of the Deaf Reached Settlement with MIT to Caption Online Content
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) announced on February 18th a "landmark settlement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)" similar to one reached with Harvard University last November.
Vocal Music Performances Interpreted in American Sign Language at Timucua Arts Foundation in Orlando
We are very happy to share with you that Timucua Arts Foundation is offering a new series of vocal music performances interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL) for the deaf and hard of hearing. The series features two concerts by contemporary Jazz vocalists, one classical voice recital, and a performance by the Helena collective, a contemporary vocal ensemble. The series is made possible in part by an Accessibility grant from United Arts of Central Florida.
National Association of the Deaf Reached Settlement with Harvard to Improve Online Accessibility
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) announced on November 27th a "landmark settlement with Harvard University that institutes a series of new guidelines to make the university's website and online resources accessible for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
New Detailed Voice Guidance in Google Maps developed by and for People with Visual Impairment
Last Thursday, Google released a new version of Google Maps developed by and for People with Visual Impairment. This new version includes detailed audible walking directions for people with visual impairment.
Prodigious Kodi Lee wins America's Got Talent
A great talent is shinning! Kodi Lee won season 14 of America's Got Talent last week.
Send comments about live captioning to FCC
If you are a user of captions, remember that you can always send your comments about problems with captioned programs to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
FEMA authorized Dicapta Foundation’s GoCC4All technology to access and disseminate emergency alerts
We are very pleased to announce that on June 11th the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized Dicapta Foundation to access and disseminate emergency alerts using GoCC4All.
NBCUniversal Petition for Limited Waiver of Video Description Requirements for USA Network
Last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published a NBCUniversal petition for a limited waiver of video description requirements on behalf of USA Network (USA), owned by NBCUniversal.
Comcast's new remote control allows viewers to change channel with their eyes
Comcast is offering a new fantastic accessibility feature for people with limited mobility . Its new remote control allows viewers to change the channel with their eyes, set a recording, search for a show and more.