Category: Legal

Keeping Up with Compliance: Updates on Described Video in Canada

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

Navigating the Compliance Landscape of Described Video in Canada

hayesweb2024-02-10T08:06:13-05:00Categories: Accessibility Act, Accessibility Legislations, Audio Description, Compliance, CRTC, Described Video, Legal, Regulations|Tags: accessibility legislations, accessibility technology, AODA, audio description, compliance, crtc broadcaster requirements, described video, wcag compliance|

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