education closed captioning

MyVRSpot Launches New Automatic Closed Captioning Tool

Michael Kessler2023-05-17T17:50:03+00:00

MyVRSpot Launches New Automatic Closed Captioning Tool for All Video Uploads FORT COLLINS, CO. May 18, 2023— MyVRSpot, a leading online video platform for K-12 school districts, announced today the official launch of their new Caption ALL closed captioning feature. This feature enables the MyVRSpot system to automatically generate closed captions for all videos uploaded or created within their online platform, not only making content more accessible for those with hearing impairments, but helping school districts in meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Under the ADA, educational institutions are required to provide equal access to programs and services for [...]

Warning! Is Your School District Unknowingly Breaking ADA Requirements?

2021-12-13T18:32:27+00:00

As a whole, educators tend to be good, law-abiding citizens who would never intentionally break any rules or regulations. However, many school districts across the country are currently breaking ADA and other compliance requirements in regards to closed captioning without even realizing it! There are several laws pertaining to the accessibility of electronic media and their use in schools, each of which have their own unique framework and guidelines and are subject to change. It’s no wonder school administrators can lose track of the requirements set forth for them by the law when there is so much to keep up with. [...]