Advancing Media Accessibility and Audiovisual Translation
When I was a kid, there was a haunted house in my grandma’s village. One of those houses where we, as adventurous kids, would challenge each other to go in and take a peek. No one ever made it past the front door, which was always open. At least, that’s how I remember it. My…
Hi, I’m Aleli. I’m the Chief Operations and Sustainability Officer at Amara and PCF.
Today is the third Thursday of May, which means it’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day. A celebration that holds a personal significance in my life.
It’s book day, people! And I’d like to bring you a special World Book Day edition of Liane’s Morning Talks in the Mirror, which is what I call it when I talk to you and myself about myself! Today I want to tell you about the books that had a special influence on me. Books…
A video from a creator from Turkey, sharing a recipe for a classic Turkish dish, with tips and secrets they learned from their matriarch… now available to me, and you, and anyone else with an internet connection. This video showed up as a suggestion in my feed, of course, after I had already watched many…
Put that wanderlust gene variant to good use. When you’re on the train or plane and get bored – grab some Amplifying Voices videos and subtitle them in the languages you speak. Also, tell your friends. When you’re trying to decide which cause you want to support, do it by making sure the message gets out to as many people as possible out there.
February 21st is International Mother Language Day! This day marks the anniversary of when the people of Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) protested for the recognition of their mother Language, Bangla. For over 20 years, it has been a worldwide celebration promoting multilingualism and language preservation. International Mother Language Day is also an opportunity to acknowledge the…
Reach a broader audience online through the power of subtitles! Inviting your fans to become contributors not only helps you to reach new audiences; it also gives you an opportunity to build a real connection with your most engaged community. Welcome your contributors to your own Amara Community: a controlled workspace where you can add…
