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2024 ACB Audio Description Awards Gala Available in Spanish Again

Audio Description icon displayed in green colors. Text: 2024 Audio Description Awards Gala, november 14 at 7:30pm ET

Join us in celebrating accessibility at the 2024 ACB Audio Description Awards Gala, where Dicapta is proud to provide Spanish dubbing and audio description once again. This event, airing on November 14, highlights exceptional achievements in accessible media, featuring renowned guests and a wide range of inclusive features.

Using AI to Enhance Cultural Competencies for IEP Teams

A young student wearing headphones is seated at a desk, engaged with an interactive educational platform on a laptop. The screen shows multimedia content, while other students in the background focus on their own tasks.

Explore our innovative INTEGRA project, funded by the Department of Health to improve cultural competencies within IEP teams for Latino English Learners with Disabilities. Led by Dr. Maria Victoria Diaz and Dr. Conchita Hernandez, this initiative uses AI-driven video modeling to tailor educational content for caregivers, teachers, and classmates.

No AD, No Game

Animated characters standing together in a forest include a giraffe, a lion, a toucan, three penguins, an elephant, a bear, a flamingo, and a crocodile. Each character is dressed like a person, wearing distinctive outfits representing their professions.

Audio Description (AD) is more than just a supportive tool—it's essential for making content not only accessible but also enjoyable for blind children. In the animated series Ziggy and the Zoo Tram, broadcast by Semillitas, we faced the challenge of transforming a visually driven story into a fully immersive experience. Curious about how much of a difference AD can make? In our blog, we share insights on the challenges and solutions involved in describing visually complex scenes, ensuring the content remains both informative and entertaining for young audiences. Listen to a side-by-side comparison of scenes with and without AD to truly understand the impact AD can have. You will be surprised!

Being Deaf Doesn't Define Me: Ricardo Lopez Changes the Narrative Through Strength and Determination

Ricardo López

Ricardo Lopez is the coordinator for Learning Media resources at Gallaudet University and has been a member of our advisory board for over ten years. He is proficient in three languages: English, Spanish, and ASL.  "I am deaf; I was born deaf," is the first thing he told us during his interview. Ricardo was born in Puerto Rico to a hearing family that did not know anything about deafness.  "Back in the old days, my family didn't know how to communicate with me or had any deaf family members. So, when I was about four years old, that's when they found out. Obviously, I hadn't developed any sort of language."

Ushering in a New Era of Accessibility

Child using headset ai artificial intelligence technology for learning

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing accessibility, opening new doors for individuals with disabilities. From AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses and real-time captioning to automated audio descriptions and dubbing, technology is enhancing how we access and engage with information and entertainment. However, as AI advances, ethical considerations and the need for human oversight remain crucial.

Your Child Is Not Broken, Is Not a Disability, a Diagnosis, or a Label

Myrna Medina and her familiy

Myrna moved from Durango, Mexico, to the U.S. as a teen and overcame significant challenges, including raising her blind and deaf son, Norman. For over 24 years, she has worked with California Deaf-Blind Services, supporting families and advocating for the dignity of children with disabilities.