Groups related to Captioning
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ALDAcon 2026 (Association of Late-Deafened Adults Annual Convention)
The Association of Late-Deafened Adults holds its annual convention, ALDAcon 2026, October 7 through 11 at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia. ALDAcon brings together late-deafened adults, people with hearing loss, cochlear implant and hearing aid users, and their families and friends for several days of workshops, presentations, and social events. Access is built into the program.…
User Stories
Finding Out Last: A Deaf Traveler's Experience on 9/11
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Discussion
What are your biggest online accessibility frustrations? | GAAD 2026
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May 21 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), an annual event that draws attention to digital access and inclusive design. Digital accessibility is about making sure everyone can use websites, apps, and online tools and services. GAAD started in 2012 and has since become a touchpoint for developers, designers, and technology companies to consider how well their products work for people with…
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Microsoft Ability Summit
The 16th annual Microsoft Ability Summit is a two-day event focused on accessibility and AI. Sessions cover assistive technology, disability inclusion, accessible product design, and evolving accessibility regulations. The event is open to people with disabilities, accessibility professionals, technology professionals, educators, and advocates. The mainstage keynote will be livestreamed for online…
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HLAA 2026 Convention
The Hearing Loss Association of America 2026 Convention is HLAA’s annual gathering focused on education, empowerment, and community for people with hearing loss. The convention brings together people with hearing loss, family members, hearing health professionals, advocates, and industry partners for learning, connection, and shared experience. The program features educational workshops, general…
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CSUN Assistive Technology Conference 2026
The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference , hosted by the California State University, Northridge Center on Disabilities , is one of the largest and longest-running global events devoted to accessibility and assistive technology. They draws practitioners, researchers, developers, educators, advocates, corporate accessibility teams, and disability services professionals to share practical solutions…
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ASHA Convention 2025: 100 Years
The American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention 2025 will be held November 20 to 22 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC. This year marks ASHA’s centennial anniversary, so the program includes a larger slate of sessions and celebration. Attendees can find in-person and virtual education options, one hour seminars, technical sessions, poster…
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Virtual Conference on Computational Audiology
The sixth Virtual Conference on Computational Audiology (VCCA2025) is scheduled for June 26–27, 2025. This online event will convene global experts in hearing science, audiology, artificial intelligence, and computational research to explore advancements in hearing healthcare.
User Stories
Fighting for Clarity: My Journey Toward Accessible Telehealth Captioning
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Government documents
#DidYouKnow: The FCC Adopted a Closed Captioning Display Settings Order
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At its July 18, 2024 Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Third Report and Order requiring manufacturers of covered apparatus and multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) to make closed captioning display settings readily accessible to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. The Order adopts a “readily accessible” requirement for closed captioning…
