Xbox's newest controller is built with accessibility in mind. Arriving in 2025, the Adaptive Joystick is a one-handed controller that supports customization via 3D printing. ow.ly/pfVx50T6pC8

A US News article looks at the best hearing devices for listening to your TV and offers tips on how they work and what features they bring. ow.ly/9MEs50T7zBG

NBCUniversal’s broadcasts of the Paris Paralympic Games on NBC, USA Network, CNBC, and the Gold Zone Whip-Around Show on Peacock will feature captions on all coverage with commentary and more audio-described content than ever before. ow.ly/443H50T8CS9

VITAC is proud to be captioning NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. This year’s broadcasts promise to be accessible to more viewers of all abilities than ever before, with enhanced captioning, audio description, and digital content. ow.ly/3kae50Ta4LG

An article examines how major companies, including Xbox and Sony, are developing accessibility products for gamers with disabilities. As Xbox innovates again, is the gaming industry finally getting accessibility right? ow.ly/CXYL50Terv2

VITAC is proud to sponsor TDI’s NextGen Accessibility Summit. The virtual event brings together thought leaders, innovators and advocates dedicated to driving Information and Communication Technology accessibility and creating an accessible digital future. ow.ly/ZkEq50TeKSO

Only 39% of Americans view national parks as an accessible travel option. There's a simple fix as technology can help break down barriers for park goers with disabilities. ow.ly/XftK50TfmWS

Accessibility is essential in both the physical and digital worlds, ensuring everyone can participate fully in society. It’s not just about compliance with laws; it’s about creating inclusive environments where everyone has equal access. ow.ly/ntfr50Tm11i

AI Is turning phones into smarter accessibility tools. And it's just getting started. ow.ly/fj1U50Tn4MY

IBC 2024 is in the books and VITAC again would like to thank everyone who took the time to meet with us, learn more about our products, or just stop by our booth to say “hello.” Check out a few of our show observations and takeaways. ow.ly/f1bu50TpYVw

The Major League Baseball playoffs begin next week as teams begin their run to the Fall Classic. Fans can follow every pitch, play, and pop fly with VITAC captions on their televisions, on video screens at the ballpark, or inside MLB’s Ballpark app. ow.ly/bM8w50Twgkb

VITAC recently partnered with ITV America to make the sixth season of the hit Peacock series “Love Island USA” accessible to all viewers. Read how we provided English and Spanish captions, audio description, localization services & post-production scripts. ow.ly/RYIE50TwgSI

Making jobs more inclusive and accessible benefits everyone. A commitment to making remote working more accessible for every employee fosters a more inclusive, value-adding, and productive culture. ow.ly/AcgI50TyWrC

VITAC is proud to support 'Turn on the Subtitles' in its mission to boost children’s literacy by promoting the power of subtitles/captions to improve early reading skills. The group this month launched a new campaign focusing on literacy in South Africa. ow.ly/HZYe50TBxlW

A new initiative in UK will enable moviegoers who are deaf or hard or hearing to see films before general release. ow.ly/3WGe50TFPQg

Broadway’s revival of ‘Romeo + Juliet’ will offer open captioning at every performance. ow.ly/5mKW50TGJXU

Uber is rolling out new features to assist riders with disabilities and is adding training for drivers to help better accommodate them. ow.ly/oo1o50TMyrk

Gallaudet women's volleyball team is signing, quietly winning and rolling into the NCAA Tournament. ow.ly/tJwu50Uc5uO

Happy Holidays from all of us here at VITAC, and best wishes for the New Year!

When Ontario crossed into 2025, it was supposed to do so as an accessible province. Instead, advocates say it's missed its own deadline. ow.ly/ue6W50UAmMm