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: Live Captions Accessibility
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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: Remote Simultaneous Interpretation Live Captions 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:
Topics: Online Events Live Captions Accessibility
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What the last year has taught us about inclusivity for events
By Patricia Magaz on November 3, 2021
In March of 2020, we published a blog post offering advice on how to improve the diversity and inclusion of your online events. While it was still early days in the pandemic and the true impact of regional lockdowns was yet to be seen, it was already clear that there was a dramatic change in how events were planned, hosted, and attended.