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Use Cases

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.

Why It Matters

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

  • 1
    CART providers require weeks of advance booking and cost $150-300/hour
  • 2
    Events at different venues require portable, adaptable solutions
  • 3
    Multilingual communities need translation, not just captions
  • 4
    Last-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
Compliance Requirements

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.

Event Types

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
Rapid Deployment

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.

0:00

Arrive

Arrive at venue with portable MediaScribe Gateway

0:05

Connect

Connect SDI audio from venue system + power

0:10

Configure

Select languages and display preferences

0:15

Go Live

Attendees scan QR code for instant access

15 min
Setup Time
Any
Venue
1 Person
Required
Attendee Experience

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.

Real-time captions synced with speakers
Choose from 72+ languages for translation
Listen to spoken translation in their language
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Customize font size and display preferences
LIVE CAPTIONS
Town Hall Meeting
Spanish
Mayor Johnson

"El próximo tema en nuestra agenda es el presupuesto de parques..."

Speaking now

"Propongo que asignemos fondos adicionales para el programa de verano..."

Scan to Access
"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."
LG
Lonnie Garland
Technical Manager, South Washington County
Minnesota
Platform Features

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.

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72+ Languages

Real-time translation serves your entire community, including spoken audio output.

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Spoken Translation

Attendees can listen to natural-sounding spoken translations in their preferred language.

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QR Code Access

Attendees scan and access—no app download, no registration, no barriers.

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No Advance Booking

Deploy accessibility on demand. Perfect for short-notice and emergency events.

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Audio Descriptions

Add visual descriptions for blind and low-vision attendees at video presentations.

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Make Your Next Event Accessible

See how easy it is to add professional captioning and translation to any event, anywhere. Schedule a demo today.

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