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AODA Video Requirements & Canadian Accessibility Standards

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

How the AODA Impacts Web and Online Video Accessibility [Free Ebook] Ontario offers some of the most comprehensive web accessibility standards in the world. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was instated in 2005 with the intention of creating a…

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Updated September 21, 2022

Described Video Requirements for Canadian Broadcasters

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

How the AODA Impacts Online Accessibility [Free Ebook] Many (if not most) broadcast programs in Canada lack described video and/or audio, which is an accommodation for blind and low-vision individuals. However, Canada’s “Let’s Talk TV” initiative aims to enhance the availability of…

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Updated September 21, 2022

A Quick Guide to the Accessible Canada Act

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Industry Trends

When it comes to breaking down barriers for people with disabilities, there’s no such thing as “too accessible.” Just ask Canada. Canada recently passed the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), a new accessibility law that aims to make the country barrier free by…

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Updated September 21, 2022

Canadian CRTC Caption Laws

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

While certain provinces boast some of the most progressive accessibility laws in Canada, the Canadian d/Deaf and hard of hearing population has been advocating for more advanced closed captioning standards across the nation since the 1960s. In response, the Canadian Radio-television and…

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Updated September 21, 2022

Audio Description Formats Explained

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

We aren’t joking around when we say that our goal is to make video accessibility easy. Traditionally, publishing audio description has posed a real challenge, as it is not supported by most video players and platforms. To make the publishing of audio…

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Updated September 21, 2022

Does Your Video Need Extended or Standard Description?

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

What Is Audio Description? Audio description paints the perfect picture – audibly – to make visual content accessible to individuals who are blind or low vision. Audio description gives incredible detail and imagery in order to provide low vision viewers with a…

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Updated August 30, 2022

3Play Media Welcomes Captionmax & NCC to the Family

by Elisa Lewis in Press Release

At 3Play Media, we are constantly striving to stay at the forefront of media accessibility by providing the best, most complete solutions for our customers. Today, we’re excited to share that we’re growing the 3Play family to continue to do just that. …

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Updated August 30, 2022