Aberdeen Broadcast Services

09/04/2026

A quick scheduling note: in observance of Labor Day, our offices will close early today, Friday, September 4th, at 3 PM PDT, and will remain closed through Monday, September 7th.

Live captioning events already scheduled during this period will run as planned, with no interruption to coverage. If you have an event scheduled over the weekend, you don't need to do anything on your end.

We'll be back to regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing long weekend.

08/27/2026

A new FCC Order simplifies certain registration and certification requirements and eliminates some duplicative compliance paperwork. The underlying captioning requirements, however, remain in place.

Non-exempt programming still needs to be captioned, and the FCC's standards for accuracy, synchronization, completeness, and placement aren't going anywhere.

Our latest blog breaks down what's changing, what isn't, and what it means for broadcasters and video programmers.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4xrOuRD

The FCC is simplifying closed captioning certification requirements. Learn what FCC 26-57 changes for video programmers, stations and VPDs.

08/14/2026

Accessibility technology continues to take some exciting steps forward.

Google DeepMind recently introduced a new sign-language-to-text AI model designed to translate sign language directly into written text. The technology is already making its way into consumer devices, beginning with ASL-to-English support in Gboard and Live Transcribe on Pixel 11.

It's exciting to see continued innovation focused on making communication and technology more accessible and to see these tools beginning to move from research into people's everyday lives.

Read more from Google DeepMind: https://bit.ly/4fYCO2r

Introducing sign-language-to-text (SL2T), our breakthrough model powering new sign language features for Deaf and hard of hearing users.

07/27/2026

Yesterday marked 36 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law.

The ADA changed the way we think about access and inclusion, helping ensure that people with disabilities can more fully participate in education, employment, public services, and everyday life.

Accessibility has come a long way over the past 36 years, but the work continues. Every improvement, whether through accessible technology or greater awareness, helps create more inclusive experiences where everyone can participate.

This year also brought renewed attention to digital accessibility through updates to ADA Title II, reinforcing that accessible websites, mobile apps, and digital content remain an essential part of equal access. While implementation timelines have shifted, the commitment to accessibility has not.

We're proud to play a small part in that mission every day.

If you're still working through what the latest ADA Title II changes mean, our breakdown covers what changed, what didn't, and what organizations should focus on next:

https://bit.ly/3OfoOWR

07/15/2026

In less than a week, we'll be heading to the AHEAD - Association on Higher Education And Disability Annual Conference, and we can't wait to connect with accessibility professionals from colleges and universities across the country.

This spring, we helped colleges and universities make commencement more accessible with live captions, multilingual translation, and accessible streaming. We also shared the biggest accessibility trends we observed from the 2026 commencement season.

Read our latest article: The State of Accessible Commencement: What We Learned from the 2026 Higher Education Commencement Season - https://bit.ly/3TmjZNE

If you're attending AHEAD 2026, stop by Booth #223 to see live demonstrations of our AI-powered captioning, multilingual translation, and voice dubbing solutions. We'd love to show you how Aberdeen is helping campuses create more accessible and inclusive experiences for every student, guest, and event attendee.

See you at Booth #223!

07/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined Matthew Day's session this morning at CSU+UC EPN!

Matthew was pleased to present "Fostering Belonging: AI Translation for an Inclusive Event" alongside Kelly Carland and Alex Murillo from UC Irvine.

Together, they explored how AI-powered captioning and translation can create more inclusive campus events, along with what the new Title II accessibility requirements mean for colleges and universities.

Attendees also had the opportunity to experience our live captioning and multilingual translation during the session. The live demo will continue throughout the remaining conference sessions, so if you're attending, we encourage you to give it a try.

If you have a question Matthew didn't get a chance to answer, or if you'd like to learn more about bringing these solutions to your campus, stop by the Aberdeen Broadcast Services booth. We'd love to connect.

Thank you for being part of the conversation!

07/06/2026

This week, we’re heading to CSU+UC EPN, July 8–9, at Cal Poly Pomona.

We’re excited to provide live captioning and multilingual translation throughout the conference sessions, allowing attendees to experience real-time accessibility in action.

If you’re attending, be sure to give it a try during one of the sessions. Simply scan the QR code in the room to access live captions and translations on your own device.

And don’t miss our session on Thursday from 9:00–9:50 AM: Fostering Belonging: AI Translation for an Inclusive Event

Join Matthew Day from Aberdeen, along with Kelly Carland and Alex Murillo from UC Irvine, as they explore how AI-powered translation is making in-person and online events more inclusive, plus what the new Title II accessibility requirements mean for campus events.

Then stop by the Aberdeen Broadcast Services booth to meet our team, see how it works, and chat about making campus events more accessible and inclusive for students, families, faculty, staff, and guests.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the conference!

07/02/2026

🇺🇸 Independence Day Office Hours Update

Our office will close early today, July 2, at 3:00 PM PDT and will remain closed through Independence Day and the weekend. We'll reopen with normal business hours on Monday, July 6.

Live captioning events will continue as scheduled.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and relaxing 4th of July weekend!

06/08/2026

DCMP June 2026 Newsletter https://bit.ly/4eg476j

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Aberdeen will begin an extended weekend at 3 PM PDT today, May 22. Our offices will be closed through Monday, May 25, and we’ll resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Emergency staff will be available to support client needs throughout the weekend, and all scheduled live captioning events will continue as planned.

We honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.