In today's digital world, accessibility is more important than ever. For individuals with print disabilities—whether due to vision impairment, learning disabilities, or physical conditions that make holding a book difficult—access to literature in an audio format can be truly life-changing. Audiobooks bridge the gap, allowing everyone to experience the joy
Last time, we shared insights on navigating the compliance landscape of described video in Canada. Since then, there have been important updates that further shape this crucial aspect of media accessibility. Here is one quick update and a couple regulations that we did not cover last time, that reaffirm our
In today's media landscape, accessibility is not just a courtesy; it's a legal requirement. For media producers and broadcasters in Canada, understanding and adhering to these regulations, especially from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), and standards from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is crucial. This
Integrated Described Video (IDV) is a growing trend in media accessibility, and the most frequent question that we receive these days is “how is IDV different from traditional DV”? Quite simply, integrated described video is built into the production from the ground up. It provides a description where the key
The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the mass adoption of technologies that would have normally been 5-10 years out. Every industry has seen a digital shift, from an uptake in food delivery services, to digital signatures on contracts to municipalities using zoom to engage with citizens. In our day-to-day world, which is