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Find out the latest news about captioning and audio description from Able.

Blog: Accessibility is a Many-splendoured Thing

Blog: Accessibility is a Many-splendoured Thing

29 Aug 2019

The quantity of online video content is increasing rapidly, and with growing diversity, there are new roles for subtitles. Along with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, hearing people use captions as an aid to clarity.
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News: Captions for the Kids (and Kids at Heart)

News: Captions for the Kids (and Kids at Heart)

24 May 2019

We’re so happy to be making more kids’ content accessible, with captions now available on HEIHEI. Ka mau te pai!
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Blog: Helping Hands… or ‘Eyes’, to be Exact

Blog: Helping Hands… or ‘Eyes’, to be Exact

9 Apr 2019

In a world where technology can serve as an alternative to physical interaction between people – if not an outright replacement – lots has been said about how our smartphones are making us antisocial and unhealthy. But the Be My Eyes app both harnesses and advances what is, really, the heart of ICT – human connection.
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News: More Captions Available on TVNZ OnDemand

News: More Captions Available on TVNZ OnDemand

19 Nov 2018

We’re well pleased more captioned content will be available on TVNZ OnDemand from Monday 19 November!
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