3Play Media

3Play Media provides closed captioning, transcription, and audio description services to make video accessibility easy.

We are based in Boston, MA and have been operating since 2007.

01/15/2026

Which Languages Are Required for EAA Compliance?

If you’re expanding into the EU market, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) makes one thing clear: Accessibility follows the audio, not just the source language.

Key takeaways:

- Match the Output: If you dub a video into Italian, you must provide Italian captions (SDH) and audio descriptions.
- Beyond Translation: Requirements include Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH), which cover speaker ID and essential sounds.
- Proactive Design: The EAA emphasizes "accessibility by design" — integrating these features from the start rather than tacking them on later.

Compliance isn't just a legal checkmark; it’s how you reach a truly global audience.

Our blog about EAA language requirements is linked in the comments!

01/13/2026

Public colleges and universities are facing a major shift in digital accessibility as new ADA Title II rules introduce firm compliance deadlines starting in April of this year.

Our latest blog breaks down what the updated law means, which institutions are affected, and why “accessible by default” is now the standard for websites, course materials, and apps.

We also cover how ADA, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and state laws all intersect to shape today’s higher ed accessibility landscape.

If your campus is still relying on reactive accommodations, this is a must-read.

Linked in the comments!

01/09/2026

3Play Media’s Predicted Caption Accuracy gives you the best of both worlds:

- Scale Efficiently: Process massive video libraries without manual oversight.
- Total Cost Control: Use affordable AI for simple videos and reserve human experts only for what needs it.
- Guaranteed Compliance: Meet ADA, EAA, and Section 508 standards with precision.
- Custom Standards: Tailor your accuracy thresholds to match the importance of your content.

Don't miss our webinar on January 28th, where we will deep dive into 3Play's Predicted Caption Accuracy!

Check the comments for more details on this feature and the link to register for our webinar.

01/08/2026

ADA Title II deadlines start this year. Is your institution ready? ⏰

The University of Florida faced large-scale accessibility requirements and aggressive timelines. By partnering with 3Play Media, UF:

- Is meeting its ADA Title II compliance needs at scale
- Captioned 100% of high-risk content
- Saved over $30,000 in just 50 days using an AI-enabled workflow.

See how they reduced risk, stayed on budget, and prepared for what’s next.

Click the link in the comments to read the full UF success story!

01/06/2026

Big news for online creators: YouTube has rolled out audio description functionality that allows creators to upload a dedicated narration track to describe the visual action in their videos.

Viewers can now toggle audio descriptions on or off directly within the original video, eliminating the need to upload or search for a separate version.

Watch this tutorial to learn how you can make your videos inclusive for blind and low-vision audiences!

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at 3Play Media!

As the year wraps up, we want to say thank you to the customers, partners, and teams who make our work possible.

Best wishes for a bright and successful new year!

12/16/2025

In case you weren't able to make it, our annual digital accessibility legal update with Lainey Feingold is now available to watch on demand. As 2025 comes to a close, this candid session looks at key legal developments from the past year, what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what to expect next.

This session goes beyond compliance to explore the ethics of inclusion and provides a hopeful outlook for the year ahead. Watch the recording to stay ahead of the digital accessibility legal curve — the link to view the webinar is posted in the comments!

12/12/2025

3Play Media Co-CEOs Josh Miller and Chris Antunes joined Slator’s latest podcast to discuss the expanding market for dubbing, accessibility, and global content localization.

They cover how 3Play’s accessibility roots shaped our approach to high-quality media localization, the rise of the mid-tier dubbing market, and key trends influencing the industry, including the European Accessibility Act and advancements in voice technology.

Link to the podcast is in the comments!

12/11/2025

We’re proud to share that two members of 3Play Media’s leadership team have been recognized in the Entertainment Globalization Association’s Top 100 Professionals in Content Localization! 🎉

Our Co-CEO, Chris Antunes, has been named #1 in the Leadership category for his unwavering commitment to building a more accessible and inclusive media ecosystem.

In addition, our CTO, Dan Caddigan, was honored with the #1 spot in the Technology category. This award celebrates the innovation and engineering excellence that drives 3Play's localization and accessibility solutions.

A huge congratulations to Chris and Dan — and thank you to the EGA for recognizing the people driving our industry forward. We’re grateful for the opportunity to help shape the future of content localization.

12/10/2025

Don’t miss our annual digital accessibility legal update with disability rights lawyer and speaker Lainey Feingold tomorrow (December 11th) at 2 PM ET.

We’ll break down the year’s biggest legal developments, major cases, and regulations, and what they mean for your 2026 accessibility strategy. If you work in accessibility, compliance, legal, or digital content, this is your last chance in 2025 to get the guidance you need.

Register via the link in the comments!

12/09/2025

Our webinar with the University of Florida on Budgeting for ADA Title II compliance is now available to view on demand! Watch to get crucial insights on budgeting for large-scale accessibility needs, tips for tackling video content backlogs, and more.

Our next "Countdown to Compliance" webinar will focus on 3Play Media's Predicted Caption Accuracy and how your institution can balance AI and human-reviewed captions. It will take place on Wednesday, January 28th at 2 PM ET.

Links to the on-demand webinar and the upcoming webinar can be found in the comments!

12/04/2025

Don't close out 2025 without a full understanding of the changing digital accessibility legal landscape.

Join us Thursday, December 11th at 2 PM ET for 3Play’s annual session with accomplished disability rights lawyer, author, and speaker Lainey Feingold.

We will cover:

- Key digital accessibility legal developments from the past year and what they mean going into 2026
- Major court cases, regulations, and government actions shaping the U.S. accessibility landscape
- Practical guidance for staying compliant, grounded, and proactive amid ongoing change

Get the candid legal perspective you need to plan for 2026 compliance — link to register is in the comments!

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