We’re excited to announce that Scribe for Meetings is now available at no cost for public webinars worldwide, focusing on inclusivity and accessibility. In today’s digitally-driven world, seminars and conferences are increasingly virtual, and Pneuma Solutions is committed to ensuring that everyone has equal access to these vital resources. In today’s digital landscape, ensuring inclusivity in online meetings and webinars is not just a courtesy, but a necessity. Various forms of accommodation play crucial roles in achieving this goal.
- Captioning: Provides real-time text versions of spoken words and sounds, essential for individuals with hearing impairments. It ensures that everyone can follow along with the dialogue and participate fully.
- American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation: Offers a visual language for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. ASL interpreters translate spoken language into sign language, bridging the gap for participants who rely on visual communication.
- Accessible PowerPoints: Presentations must be designed with accessibility in mind, using readable fonts, high contrast, and alternative text for images. This approach aids individuals with visual impairments and learning disabilities in understanding the material.
Enter Scribe for Meetings: An innovative tool that transforms visual content into accessible formats. It’s as critical as the other accommodations, ensuring that those with visual impairments have equal access to visual materials presented in meetings. Scribe for Meetings converts PowerPoint presentations and other visual aids into formats that are readable by screen readers including those with Braille displays, as well as other assistive technologies, making the content accessible in real-time. This level of accessibility is vital for full inclusion, as it allows blind and visually impaired participants to engage with the material on an equal footing with others.
Each of these accommodations addresses different aspects of accessibility, but they share a common goal: to create an inclusive environment where every participant, regardless of their abilities, can contribute and benefit equally. Incorporating Scribe for Meetings into your accessibility toolkit is a step towards complete inclusivity, ensuring that no participant is left behind in our increasingly digital world.
How It Works
Whether you’re a for-profit company, a non-profit organization, or an agency dedicated to accessibility, Scribe for Meetings is just a few clicks away. Simply visit ScribeForMeetings.com, register for our complimentary service, and upload your PowerPoint presentation for the event. It’s that straightforward – your content will be accessible in minutes!
Currently, this offer applies exclusively to webinars. For those interested in Scribe for internal use in platforms like Zoom or Microsoft Teams, we offer attractive pricing options. Our commitment is to maintain this service free of charge, with no hidden fees or contractual obligations.
The Details
This offer is designed for public events only, not internal presentations. Whether your event is a large conference like Sight Tech Global, ATIA, AER, CSUN, or a smaller, more intimate gathering like a product launch or webinar series, Scribe for Meetings is here to make your content accessible to all. We also welcome assistive technology companies to leverage this service for their product launches and demos, helping us jointly dismantle accessibility barriers.
Get started today and join us in our mission to make every meeting an inclusive experience!
Disclaimer
This complimentary offer of Scribe for Meetings is designed to support public webinars and meetings with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility. While we are committed to providing this service at no cost for eligible events, it’s important to understand the following limitations and conditions:
Eligibility
The offer is intended for public events, particularly those that aim to enhance accessibility. It is not applicable for internal, private, or restricted audience meetings.
Scope of Service
The free service currently includes the accessibility transformation of PowerPoint presentations and similar visual materials. Additional services or features may be subject to fees according to our standard pricing structure.
Government Entities
While this offer is available to a wide range of organizations, including non-profits and educational institutions, government entities are encouraged to contact us directly to discuss how Scribe for Meetings can cater to their specific needs. We are open to exploring collaborations and contracts that comply with government procurement policies.
Service Availability
The free offering is subject to availability and may be limited in scope or duration. Pneuma Solutions reserves the right to modify, limit, or discontinue the free service at any time.
No Obligation
Utilizing the free Scribe for Meetings service does not obligate the user to any future purchases. However, we offer a range of affordable solutions for those interested in extending or expanding the service.
Quality of Service
Pneuma Solutions strives to deliver the highest quality of service. However, the effectiveness of the accessibility features may vary depending on the source material provided and technical compatibility with various platforms.
User Responsibility
Users are responsible for ensuring that the content they provide for accessibility transformation complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including copyright and intellectual property rights. By utilizing the Scribe for Meetings service, users acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions. Our goal is to make every meeting accessible, and we are committed to working with all organizations to achieve this aim.
This disclaimer outlines the scope, limitations, and user responsibilities associated with the Scribe for Meetings service, setting realistic expectations while maintaining openness for collaboration, especially with government entities.
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