The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is set to reshape the accessibility landscape across the European Union—and audio descriptions are playing a key role in this transformation. Taking full effect in June 2025, the EAA requires that a wide range of products and services—including digital media, streaming platforms, e-books, and e-commerce
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