Research & Policy
Ai-Media interviews MAA
Like Media Access Australia, Ai-Media is committed to increasing accessibility to the media through simple and affordable solutions.
Varley and McGrath each took the time to explain what drew them to the work of Media Access Australia. This led to a discussion about some of the major projects being undertaken by Media Access Australia such as Your Local Cinema and the Classroom Access Project.
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US House of Representatives passes landmark media access bill
The bill was passed by a voice vote, which represents bipartisan support by both parties.
The American Council of the Blind (ACB), as a steering committee member of the Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Technology (COAT), has expressed its sincere appreciation for the tireless advocacy that Representative Ed Markey and Senator Mark Pryor demonstrated through the process.
Among the bill’s provisions are the following requirements:
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MAA publishes AD background paper
Media Access Australia has published a new background paper on audio description (AD). It describes the history of AD, production techniques, the different methods for broadcasting and receiving AD on television, and the status of AD in Australia and the rest of the world.
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