3 Reasons to transcribe your video archive for social media
Discover why it’s worth transcribing your old videos for today’s digital world and your social media presence.
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Join the UK Government’s British Sign Language (BSL) Advisory Board
WIth the BSL act coming into law, the government is setting up a special advisory board. Here’s how you can apply.
Protests for more accessible video subtitle services
Protestors handed a petition to Government today demanding improved accessibility for video-on-demand subtitle services.
How bad is your hearing loss?
People tend to think that you’re either deaf or not, but the reality is there are varying degrees of hearing loss, from mild to profound.
Belfast lip-reading software technology tried out in hospitals
A Northern Ireland software company has won a contract to provide lip-reading software designed to aid speech recognition in hospitals.
Are palantypists becoming extinct?
Most people have never even heard the word palantypist, so it’s a fair question to ask if they’ll still be around a decade from now.
Need an oral translator in the UK? We can help
Here at 121 Captions, we have some of the very best oral translators in the world, working all across the globe and in multiple languages.
British Sign Language 999 call service launched
A new emergency service has been launched, allowing people to make 999 calls using British Sign Language (BSL) for the first time.
Live captioning for business events
Any modern, inclusive business event should have live captioning. If not, then not only are you missing out on potential opportunities, but you might also be breaking the law.
FAQ about captioning companies
Do you know the difference between subtitles and Closed Captions? Check out our top FAQs about captioning companies, what they do and why you need them!