Did you know that women involved in rear-end car crashes are three times more likely to suffer whiplash injuries compared to men? There’s a reason for this. According to a BBC report, the crash test dummies used to simulate car accidents are nearly all built to reflect the average male build and weight. This means that, in most cases, car safety is optimised for men to the neglect of 50% of the population.
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5 tips to make your event more accessible when you are on a budget
By Patricia Magaz on August 23, 2023
Topics: Captions MT captions ASR captions Accessibility tips
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The cost of inaccessibility: Why events must prioritise accessibility
By Oddmund Braaten on June 23, 2023
First published on Smartmeetings.com
Topics: Diversity Captions RSI ASR captions Accessibility
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Ten tips for creating stunning international hybrid events
By Markus Aregger on June 22, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns during 2020 and 2021 forced event managers to rethink how they host conferences, seminars, workshops, and other meetings.
Topics: Diversity Hybrid Events Captions RSI Accessibility
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Why you should consider adding live captions and subtitles to your next event
By Patricia Magaz on May 18, 2022
What is the connection between Netflix, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, and YouTube? Without a doubt, they are among the top video consumption platforms today. But they all have one thing in common: all of these video platforms include captions or subtitles for video uploads as part of their core features. Why? Let's dive into some of the key benefits of live captioning: