Accessibility Awareness Week spotlight: Closed captions and March 31 events

From: Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education, Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies, Division of IT

Closed Captions

As part of the Choose Accessible Learning Materials (C.A.L.M.) campaign, Hokies are encouraged to make closed captions a priority. By choosing already closed captioned content, or creating closed captions, your message increases in clarity and effectiveness. 

Closed captions can be added in a number of ways depending on where the video lives. It is recommended that videos for instruction be uploaded to "My Media (Gallery)" within Canvas. Any videos added to your "My Media" will automatically receive machine-generated captions. Full instructions for editing and ordering professional captions can be found in the Kaltura for Canvas Knowledgebase article. For all other purposes, it is recommended that videos are uploaded to Virginia Tech's Video Portal. If you need help deciding which videos require professional captions or learning to self-edit your captions, email captioning@vt.edu.

March 31 Accessibility Awareness Week events

Accessible Technologies Open House

9 to 11:30 a.m. in Torgersen Hall, Room 2020

You’re invited to the TLOS Accessible Technologies team Open House. Join us to explore tools and resources that make learning and working at Virginia Tech more accessible for everyone. Chat with our friendly experts about captioning services, accessible documents, assistive technologies, Universal Design for Learning, training opportunities, and more. Plus, enjoy some snacks and drinks while you connect, learn, and discover how small changes can make a big impact. Don’t miss this chance to level up your accessibility game—see you there!

Kiri-Spoon Showcase

1 to 2 p.m. in Goodwin Hall 313E (Virtual Option)

Learn more about the design, manufacturing, and testing of an assistive feeding device, the Kiri-Spoon. Assistant Professor Dylan Losey brought a team together with backgrounds in both assistive robotics and computer science to explore new technological possibilities for those with limited mobility.

Accessible Technologies Workshop: Keep C.A.L.M. BINGO

2 to 3 p.m. in University Mall, TLOS Room 2104 (Registration required)

Learn about ways to choose accessible learning materials while playing Bingo! Prizes included. Come join the fun!