Accessible experiences rely on precise, fast, and nuanced closed captions (CC) and subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH). Ollang’s agentic AI makes it happen.
Here’s how content owners and localization teams meet North American standards like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) with ease and deliver compliant, high-quality captions and subtitles without bottlenecks.
What is CC and SDH?
CC refers to the text overlay on video screens that transcribes spoken dialogue and non-speech sounds, such as sound effects and speaker identification.
SDH extends beyond simple captions by including detailed descriptions of ambient sounds and audio cues.
For deaf and hard of hearing viewers, closed captions and SDH are essential. And content owners need to step up to meet compliance and accessibility standards.
That’s where Ollang comes in with its agentic localization system, which provides near-error-free CC and SDH (95%+ accurate) so industries can create inclusive, high-quality content without the struggle.
Diverse Industries Benefiting from Agentic AI
Media and Entertainment:
Studios, streaming platforms, and distributors meet accessibility standards effortlessly and reach audiences who rely on precise captions.
Technology and SaaS:
Swift, accurate CC and SDH improve video and help documentation. User interfaces excel, and every user accesses products fully.
Retail & E-commerce:
Precise CC and inclusive SDH engage diverse customers effectively.
Banking & Finance:
Accurate CC and SDH deliver clear communication in a precision-driven sector.
Marketing and eLearning:
Localized campaigns with CC and SDH expand global reach for marketers. Inclusive video lectures in eLearning and online training allow all learners to access content.
While these industries show agentic AI's versatility, meeting North American standards requires a closer look.
Video Content Accessibility in ADA, CVAA and ACA Laws
Key laws in the US and Canada require features that make videos accessible for everyone, including those with hearing impairments.
Key US Laws: ADA and CVAA
⦿ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Businesses must provide accurate captions and SDH for online videos. Many follow the WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines to create ADA compliant closed captioning.
⦿ 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA):
This law focuses on videos shown online after appearing on US television. Accordingly, the original TV closed captions must be included in the online version.
Canada's Commitment: ACA
⦿ Accessible Canada Act (ACA): The ACA works towards making content, including videos, fully accessible across the country.
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Ollang meets the need for precision and scale with its Agentic AI, which delivers over 95% accurate closed captions (CC) and subtitles for deaf and hard of hearing (SDH) without human editing.
How to Create AI Captioning & Subtitles with Ollang’s M3 Localization
Ollang's M3 (Multilingual Multimodal Multiagentic) Framework leverages modular AI agents, each specialized for tasks like audio transcription, translation, cultural adaptation, or technical quality checks.
The framework dynamically selects the best AI models for each specific task and language pair and uses feedback loops to continuously refine accuracy.
The content produced delivers linguistic precision and compliance with rigorous accessibility standards through accurate closed captioning and subtitles.
Agentic AI: A Competitive Edge
Companies that adopt agentic AI:
⦿ Enter new markets faster.
⦿ Deliver accessibility for all users through subtitles.
⦿ Reduce localization costs and increase efficiency. For example, one of our partners cut costs by 83.33% using Agentic AI for English-to-Japanese.
⦿ Show a clear commitment to accessibility through closed captioning and SDH.
Conclusion
With SDH, closed captions, and even multilingual subtitles, content owners make their videos welcoming to all, including those who are hard of hearing.
Ollang’s Agentic AI simplifies accessibility compliance like ADA, CVAA, ACA and increases digital accessibility.
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