Accessibility Studio
Real-time captions. Audio description. WCAG AA compliance.
Make every stream accessible to every viewer. 50+ languages, sub-200ms caption latency, AI-powered audio descriptions, and continuous compliance monitoring.
Accessibility that works in real-time
One platform. Every accessibility need. From captions to audio descriptions to sign language — built into the stream, not bolted on.
Real-time captions
AI-powered live captions in 50+ languages with speaker identification, punctuation, and 98.5% accuracy via Deepgram nova-3.
Audio description
Automated audio description track for visual content. AI generates scene descriptions synchronized with the live stream.
Sign language PiP
Picture-in-picture overlay for sign language interpreters. Automatic positioning, resizable, viewer-controlled placement.
WCAG compliance monitoring
Continuous monitoring against WCAG 2.1 AA and AAA standards. Real-time alerts when accessibility thresholds drop.
Multi-language support
Caption translation across 50+ languages in real-time. Viewers select their language. No additional latency.
Assistive audio channels
Separate audio channels for hearing-impaired viewers. Enhanced dialogue, reduced background noise, adjustable mixing.
Technical specifications
Three steps to accessible streaming
Enable accessibility
Toggle accessibility features in your stream settings. Choose which services to activate: captions, audio description, sign language PiP.
Configure languages
Select source language and target translations. Set caption style, font size, and positioning defaults for your audience.
Stream with confidence
Accessibility runs automatically. Monitor compliance in real-time. Viewers choose their preferred accessibility options.
Built for compliance-critical broadcasts
Frequently asked questions
What languages are supported for real-time captions?
WAVE Accessibility Studio supports 50+ languages for real-time captions including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Arabic, and Hindi. Additional languages are added quarterly.
How accurate are the AI-generated captions?
Our captions achieve 98.5% accuracy using Deepgram nova-3 for live streams. For VOD content, accuracy reaches 99.2% with post-processing. Speaker identification and punctuation are included automatically.
Does Accessibility Studio meet FCC and ADA requirements?
Yes. WAVE Accessibility Studio meets FCC closed captioning requirements, ADA Title III compliance, Section 508 standards, and WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines. We provide compliance reports for audit purposes.
Can viewers control the sign language interpreter overlay?
Yes. Viewers can resize, reposition, or hide the sign language PiP overlay. The interpreter feed is a separate video track that viewers opt into, with no impact on the main stream quality.
Make every stream accessible
Start your free trial. WCAG AA compliance from day one.