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Entertainment & Media

Stories are for everyone. GAC works with entertainment companies and media organizations to ensure that content, platforms, and experiences are accessible to every audience member — regardless of disability.

The Opportunity

Accessible Content Reaches Every Audience

The entertainment and media industry creates content for the widest possible audience — but inaccessible platforms, missing captions, absent audio description, and inaccessible websites exclude millions of potential viewers, listeners, and fans. Organizations that invest in accessibility reach larger audiences, fulfill regulatory requirements, and demonstrate that their content is truly for everyone.

466M
People worldwide with disabling hearing loss
253M
People worldwide with vision impairment
85%
Of video content lacks adequate audio description
$8B+
Annual entertainment spending by disabled Americans
Our Work

What GAC Does in Entertainment & Media

GAC provides accessibility consulting across the full entertainment and media ecosystem — from content production and distribution to platforms and audience experience.

Streaming Platform Accessibility

WCAG 2.2 evaluation of streaming platforms, video players, and digital media interfaces — navigation, controls, and content discovery.

Captioning & Audio Description

Assessment of captioning quality, audio description programs, and accessible media features against FCC requirements and best practices.

Website & App Accessibility

WCAG 2.2 evaluation of entertainment websites, fan platforms, mobile apps, and digital ticketing systems.

Content Accessibility Consulting

Guidance on accessible content production — on-screen text, visual complexity, audio clarity, and inclusive storytelling.

Live Event Accessibility

Assessment and design of accessible live event experiences — concerts, premieres, fan events, and broadcast productions.

Accessibility Communications

Review and development of accessibility information, features guides, and audience communications.

Sectors

Entertainment & Media Sectors We Serve

Streaming Services

Video and audio streaming platforms — interface accessibility and content features.

Broadcast Media

Television networks and broadcasters — captioning, audio description, and FCC compliance.

Film & Production

Film studios and production companies — accessible content features and distribution.

Music & Podcasting

Music platforms and podcast networks — accessible players and content discoverability.

Gaming

Video game developers and publishers — accessible game design and platform features.

News & Publishing

News organizations and digital publishers — accessible websites and content delivery.

Content for Every Audience

Contact GAC to discuss how accessible entertainment and media design can expand your audience and strengthen your brand.