2024 ACB Audio Description Awards Gala Available in Spanish Again
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
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
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 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."
Sesame Workshop Extends Partnership with Dicapta to Bring Plaza Sesamo in ASL to Children Across the U.S.
The global impact organization Sesame Workshop and Dicapta are thrilled to announce the expansion of their partnership with the official launch of American Sign Language (ASL) versions of Plaza Sésamo content. Starting September 5, Plaza Sésamo, produced by Sesame Workshop, will debut short video clips on their YouTube channel.
Ushering in a New Era of Accessibility
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.
Dicapta Joins Project Directors and Leaders from the US Department of Education at 2024 OSEP Conference
The 2024 OSEP Leadership Conference highlighted the commitment to improving outcomes for children with disabilities. Key projects, like Dicapta’s All4Voicing Lite, showcased innovative tools for accessible education, while the event fostered collaboration and highlighted OSEP’s focus on equity and engagement in special education.
Your Child Is Not Broken, Is Not a Disability, a Diagnosis, or a Label
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.
Enhancing Accessibility: Spanish Captions Added to the Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Game "Bathrooms"
We are excited to share that the beloved Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood game, "Bathrooms," ins now inclusive for deaf and hard of hearing children who communicate in Spanish.