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Understanding Accessible Media: Key Terms and Definitions

hayesweb2025-02-22T15:03:55-05:00Categories: Audio Description, Closed Captioning, Described Video, Descriptive Transcript, Extended Audio Description, Integrated Described Video, Live Described Video|Tags: audio description, closed captioning, described video, descriptive transcript, extended audio description, integrated described video, live described video|

Creating accessible media isn't just about compliance—it’s about ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, can fully experience and enjoy content. With so many accessibility options available, it can be confusing to know what each one does and who benefits from it. Let’s break down the key terms and features that

What’s the Difference Between Described Video (DV) and Closed Captioning (CC)?

Don’t feel embarrassed to ask this question. Unless you are in the broadcast industry, the answer may not be all that obvious. They are two completely different services, but both are essential to making media completely accessible to everyone, despite of impairments. Described Video (aka Descriptive video and Audio description