Can You Read Me Now? An Introduction to Low-Cost In-House Captioning
Concurrent Session 1
Brief Abstract
Closed captions enable greater learning and improved communication for people of all backgrounds. However, the cost of third-party captioning services can be prohibitively expensive to many institutions. In-house captioning provides a budget-friendly opportunity to create more inclusive media. Learn about free or low-cost options that can improve your institution’s accessibility compliance without causing financial strain.
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Extended Abstract
Closed captions enable greater learning and improved communication for people of all backgrounds. However, the cost of third-party captioning services can be prohibitively expensive to many institutions. In-house captioning provides a budget-friendly opportunity to create more inclusive media. Learn about free or low-cost options, such as Amazon Transcribe or YouTube’s auto-sync functionality, that can improve your institution’s accessibility compliance without causing financial strain.