Latest about accessibility

EAS

FCC Delays Implementation of New EAS Requirements

By George Winslow published

FCC extends deadline for the requirement that television broadcasters aurally describe visual but non-textual emergency information

Regulatory and Standards
closed captioning

Telemundo, Hearst TV Among Those Honored For Audio Description

By Phil Kurz published

The American Council of the Blind recognized the winners at a gala celebration

Awards
Comcast

Comcast Debuts Xfinity Large Button Voice Remote

By George Winslow published

The product combines Xfinity’s voice remote technology with new accessibility features for people with disabilities

Products
Dalet Flex

Dalet Flex Adds New Accessibility and Workflow Features

By George Winslow published

The new capabilities for Dalet Flex improve production workflows and offer better compliance with accessibility requirements

Products
3Play Media

3Play Media Acquires Captionmax

By George Winslow published

The deal strengthens 3Play Media's position in technologies for video accessibility by providing an expanded customer footprint and greater scale for its live captioning services

Products
Comcast Cable

The Tech Behind Comcast’s Accessibility Efforts

By George Winslow published

Integrating accessibility throughout the tech stack for Comcast Cable’s entertainment platform improves the user experience for everyone, explained Comcast Cable’s Tom Wlodkowski

FCC

FCC to Hold Dec. 2 Forum on OTT Closed Captioning

By George Winslow published

Forum will discuss ways to enhance accessibility of OTT programming and the FCC’s authority to adopt new rules

Regulatory and Standards
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FCC Issues Accessible User Interface Deadline Reminder

By Michael Balderston published

Regulatory and Standards
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