The NCRA’s Captioning Regulatory Policy Committee met earlier this month to address the issue of automatic speech recognition (ASR). Read more about the NCRA’s stance on ASR captions and what actions you can take if you notice subpar captions (automated or otherwise) on your TV broadcasts. Find the full press release here.
CEO Marcia Ferranto also issued a statement with additional information, including what you can do to make sure that live programs are using the absolute best captioning practices to ensure accuracy and accessibility for millions. Read Marcia’s statement here.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact HLAA’s Director of Public Policy, Lise Hamlin, at lhamlin@hearingloss.org.