Live Event Accessibility
From town halls to community celebrations—ensure every attendee can fully participate with real-time captions and translations. Portable, fast, and affordable.
Public Events Should Be for Everyone
Live events create opportunities for civic engagement, community connection, and public participation. Without accessibility accommodations, millions of Americans are excluded from these important moments.
The Problem
- 1CART providers require weeks of advance booking and cost $150-300/hour
- 2Events at different venues require portable, adaptable solutions
- 3Multilingual communities need translation, not just captions
- 4Last-minute events often go without any accessibility support
The MediaScribe Solution
- Portable gateway sets up in 15 minutes at any venue
- No advance booking—accessibility on demand
- 72+ languages with real-time translation
- Stop choosing which events are accessible
Legal Requirements for Public Events
Government-sponsored events must provide accessible communication under federal law.
ADA Title II
State and local governments must provide effective communication at public events and meetings.
April 2027
New DOJ web accessibility rules take effect, expanding requirements for government digital content.
Title VI
Agencies receiving federal funds must provide meaningful access for limited English proficiency individuals.
WCAG 2.1 AA
The technical standard for digital accessibility, requiring synchronized captions for live audio content.
Accessibility for Every Public Event
MediaScribe adapts to any event format, from formal proceedings to community celebrations.
Town Halls
Public forums and community input sessions where every voice—and every ear—matters.
- Real-time Q&A captioning
- Multilingual support
- Audience device access
Public Hearings
High-stakes proceedings requiring accurate, real-time captioning for the official record.
- Legal-grade accuracy
- Timestamped transcripts
- Archive integration
Press Conferences
Time-critical announcements that need immediate accessibility for all media and attendees.
- Instant deployment
- Multi-language press
- Streaming integration
Community Events
Festivals, parades, ceremonies, and celebrations that bring diverse communities together.
- Outdoor-ready setup
- 72+ languages
- Mobile-friendly access
Emergency Briefings
Critical information that must reach all residents during emergencies and disasters.
- Rapid deployment
- Priority channels
- Multiple formats
Public Meetings
Planning commissions, school boards, and other civic gatherings requiring public access.
- Hybrid support
- Remote participation
- ADA compliance
From Arrival to Live in 15 Minutes
The MediaScribe Gateway is designed for portability. Arrive at any venue and have full accessibility running before your event begins.
Arrive
Arrive at venue with portable MediaScribe Gateway
Connect
Connect SDI audio from venue system + power
Configure
Select languages and display preferences
Go Live
Attendees scan QR code for instant access
Accessibility in Their Pocket
Attendees simply scan a QR code to access captions and translations on their own device. No app download required—works in any web browser.
"El próximo tema en nuestra agenda es el presupuesto de parques..."
"Propongo que asignemos fondos adicionales para el programa de verano..."
"MediaScribe transformed how we approach community events. We used to skip accessibility accommodations for smaller events due to cost. Now every event, big or small, is fully accessible from day one."
Everything You Need for Event Accessibility
Purpose-built features for the unique challenges of live event accessibility.
Portable Gateway
Compact hardware travels to any venue. Connect to any A/V system with standard SDI.
See how it works72+ Languages
Real-time translation serves your entire community, including spoken audio output.
Browse languagesSpoken Translation
Attendees can listen to natural-sounding spoken translations in their preferred language.
Learn moreQR Code Access
Attendees scan and access—no app download, no registration, no barriers.
See the experienceNo Advance Booking
Deploy accessibility on demand. Perfect for short-notice and emergency events.
See the savingsAudio Descriptions
Add visual descriptions for blind and low-vision attendees at video presentations.
Explore audio descriptionsMake Your Next Event Accessible
See how easy it is to add professional captioning and translation to any event, anywhere. Schedule a demo today.