Advancing Media Accessibility and Audiovisual Translation
Here’s What Colleges and Universities Must Do Before April 24, 2026. The clock is running out. On April 24, 2026 — just weeks away — the U.S. Department of Justice’s ADA Title II Web and Mobile Application Accessibility Rule takes effect for public colleges and universities serving more than 50,000 people. For many institutions, that…
At Amara.org, our mission has always been clear: make media accessible to everyone, regardless of language, ability, or background. Today, we’re excited to announce a significant step forward in that mission — Amara On Demand Professional services will, by default, deliver SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) for both Captions and Subtitles…
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If you are new to subtitling and planning to purchase professional subtitle translation services for the first time, you may focus primarily on the target language: Spanish, French, Arabic, Japanese, etc. However, one of the most important — and often overlooked — elements of successful subtitle translation and localization is the Template, also known as…
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International Mother Language Day commemorates the events of 1952 in what is now Bangladesh. At the time, the government of Pakistan declared Urdu as the sole national language, despite the fact that the majority of the population in East Pakistan spoke Bangla (Bengali). On February 21, 1952, students and activists took to the streets in…
As legendas deixaram de ser apenas um recurso complementar para se tornarem uma ferramenta essencial na educação, na inclusão digital e na acessibilidade. Em um mundo que produz cada vez mais conteúdo no formato de vídeos — desde aulas online até treinamentos corporativos — oferecer conteúdo legendado não é apenas um diferencial, mas uma necessidade….
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In January of 2026, Participatory Culture Foundation (PCF), the nonprofit behind Amara, updated the legal documents that govern all of its associated websites, software offerings, and professional services (including Amara). These changes are now reflected in the Terms of Service. The update corresponds to the Payment Terms section: Unused Service Credits. Unused Service Credits that…
Captioning & Transcription Solutions for Public Entity Compliance Public entities in the United States are navigating an important shift toward clearer, more consistent digital accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For teams working in digital accessibility, disability services, IT, communications, compliance, instructional design, or legal and risk management, this moment presents an…
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