Groups related to Media and Entertainment (e.g., audio, video, text, film, TV, radio, video games, virtual and augmented reality)
Discussion
Interoperable Video Conferencing Services: How accessible are they?
Submitted by Neil Snyder on
Interoperable Video Conference Services (IVCS) use and offerings have exploded since the onset of the Corona Virus pandemic. Millions of individuals use these platforms to conduct work meetings, communicate with family and friends, access medical care and services, and to participate in private, civic, and public social, cultural, and societal events. However, for individuals with disabilities,…
User Stories
TV Watching – A Social Activity Too
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User Stories
Not Done Yet
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Event
XR Access Symposium 2023: Seizing Advancements for Access
Learn about technological advancements in hardware and software that can be used to make virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (collectively XR) more accessible for people with disabilities. This 1.5-day conference will take place on June 15-16 at the Verizon Executive Education Center on the Cornell Tech campus in New York City, with sessions broadcast online.
News releases
Prime Video launches a new accessibility feature called "Dialogue Boost"
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Dialogue Boost is an accessibility feature that lets you self-select dialogue volume levels relative to background music and effects to suit your needs on any device with Prime Video.
User Stories
It Can Work
Submitted by Linda Kozma-Spytek on
User Stories
It's Okay to Complain
Submitted by Linda Kozma-Spytek on
Event
2022 XR Access Symposium
Let’s celebrate our progress toward a more inclusive future! Join a diverse group of accessibility advocates, researchers and industry leaders. Together, we’ll explore how moving from principles to practice in accessible XR will shape inclusion, employment, and society in the years ahead.
Event
Podcast Accessibility: A Legal Analysis on the Future of Podcasting with Lainey Feingold
In this webinar, Lainey Feingold goes through legal issues impacting podcasts, primarily in the United States. She will also share best practices for podcast accessibility and tips for staying ahead of the legal curve on this issue.
Reports
The 2021 XR Access Symposium Report
Submitted by ICAAT Tech Forum on
The XR Access Symposium was held virtually June 10-11, 2021. This report was compiled by the organizers based on notes and presentations from the symposium.
