Ava

01/14/2026

🟰 Captions aren’t just accessibility tools. They’re equalizers. 🟰

That’s what Ava provides Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Equal access to learning.

In today’s classrooms, learning parity means every student receives information — at the same speed, with the same accuracy, and with an equal chance to completely understand.

And that’s why 99% accurate, real-time captions are becoming the gold standard across universities, and it's what's becoming the industry standard if you track related accessibility law suits.

When captions meet clarity, accessibility transforms into confidence and empowerment… and students win.

12/09/2025

The Actor Who’s Transforming Deaf Visibility on Screen

Troy Kotsur has been on a roll — from his chilling turn as a villain in Black Rabbit 🐰 to his mystical role as a psychic on Foundation. Check out our interview to see how his career has evolved since CODA.

And did we mention, Ava was used on the set of CODA.

What we may have not mentioned is Ava is cropping up all over Hollywood with yet another soon-to-be-released movie where Ava was used on set (and in post production) but that’s enough of a tease for one day. Stay tuned. We'll tell you all about it soon.

👉 Read the full interview: Deaf Culture, Sign Language & History Made with Troy Kotsur
https://www.ava.me/blog/deaf-culture-sign-language-and-history-in-the-making

12/01/2025

Standard hearing tests aren’t cutting it for millions. Here’s why and what to do about it.

Deafness is considered by some as a hidden disability. A recent study from Harvard Medical School scientists at Massachusetts Eye and Ear reveals a different invisible disability called “hidden hearing loss” or cochlear synaptopathy.

It stems from noise exposure, aging, middle ear infections, and some medications — all too familiar conditions for too many people.

That means that doctors may need to be more rigorous when conducting hearing tests. And patients should be vocal if they notice having difficulty hearing in situations with background noise or struggling with their hearing but still getting flagged as normal in standardized hearing tests.

What’s important to know is that addressing hidden hearing loss early will help with secondary effects such as cognitive decline.

For more details, read the article on Ava’s blog.
https://www.ava.me/blog/normal-hearing-tests-are-missing-the-mark-for-millions

08/26/2025

Does teaching that adapts to how deaf and hard-of-hearing students learn actually improve learning?

School is back! And accessibility admins know how diverse learning styles—especially among Deaf and hearing students—are overlooked when instruction isn’t tailored. You know there’s more work here than just ticking boxes.

One school district we worked with introduced live captioning and shifted toward multimodal lesson design. And the result? Deaf students felt empowered to participate more freely—and the entire classroom benefited.

True inclusion starts when we design teaching to reach each student—not the average.

And there are simple adjustments that can transform the educational experience. Here are a few…

Do they line up with your experience with students?

When a teacher steps into a classroom knowing that a student is Deaf or hard-of-hearing, they must be prepared to manage communication in an effective manner. While navigating student disabilities can trigger uneasiness, recognizing that diversity will elevate the educational experience for all prov...

07/23/2024

It’s Olympics week! 🎉

Here’s 3 Deaf & hard-of-hearing athletes to watch during the

07/12/2024

End of the ADA?

Our CEO, Thibault Duchemin, has something to say about Project 2025 and its impact on the Deaf community.


Read more 👇
https://www.ava.me/blog/project-2025s-plan-to-sabotage-deaf-access

07/10/2024

Not only is Project 2025 limiting all civil rights, but there are specific pieces that will impact the Deaf community. It’s time to spread the word.



Read more 👇
https://www.ava.me/blog/project-2025s-plan-to-sabotage-deaf-access

07/10/2024

Not only is Project 2025 limiting all civil rights, there are specific pieces that will impact the Deaf community. It’s time to spread the word.

06/14/2024

Accurate, accessible, and ADA-compliant — that’s Ava!

With Ava’s mobile app, you get 24/7 captions.

That means that when you provide Ava for your team, you’re giving them accessibility around the clock!

Chat with our accessibility experts on how Ava can benefit your organization:

https://calendly.com/chat2ava/learn-about-ava?month=2024-02

06/10/2024

Do you support Deaf-owned businesses?

Don’t know where to start?

Check out some of our favorite Deaf-owned businesses - including Pi00a!

Pi00a a thriving Deaf and CODA-owned pizza business, is a remarkable example of entrepreneurial success. Starting last year, they facilitated pizza pop-ups all over the US. A big part of their business model is to employ Deaf workers, provided economic opportunity for the local Deaf community.

Read more 🤟🏼

https://www.ava.me/blog/the-deaf-ecosystem-supporting-deaf-owned-businesses-and-why-companies-who-hire-deaf-people-will-see-gains-to-the-bottom-line

06/06/2024

Ever heard of CRAPtions?

It’s a phrase commonly used for all of those other live-captioning tools that don’t catch everything that’s said and often makes mistakes. Those mistakes mean your organization isn’t ADA compliant.

With Ava’s 99% accurate captions, you can wave goodbye to craptions!

Ava uses the power of AI with corrections by professional captions to provide you with the most accurate captions possible.

Chat with our accessibility experts on how Ava can benefit your organization: https://calendly.com/chat2ava/learn-about-ava?month=2024-02

06/03/2024

Learn ASL with Ben!

Today’s sign is “I Love You” → it’s always a good time to tell someone you love them 🤟🏼

Learn more about Ava live Captions👇

https://calendly.com/chat2ava/learn-about-ava?month=2024-02