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on World Accessibility Awareness DayNetflix highlights features designed to make your viewing experience more immersive.
The streaming giant recently released a feature called search by language. In addition to filtering Movies and TV shows Based on language, you can also search for content that supports subtitles, audio descriptions, or dubbing.
Search by language is built into the Netflix search bar on all devices. You can type exactly what you’re looking for, such as “Spanish audio description,” “Korean dubbed,” or “Indian dubbed movies & TV.” In the web browser, you can also filter your search based on original language, dubbing, and subtitles.
You can specify the language and accessibility settings you’re looking for in the Netflix search bar.
Netflix says it added more than 13,000 hours of audio description across 34 languages last year — a 30% increase year over year. Audio description is spoken narration Description of visual elements From a movie or TV show. It can help people who are blind or have low vision better follow what is happening on the screen.
Netflix also plans to bring American Sign Language to the platform “in the near future.” Unlike Closed captioningAmerican Sign Language can convey more emotion, nuance, and expression, and can help some deaf or hard-of-hearing viewers connect more deeply with the content. ASL options are It is already being implemented To varying degrees by signage e.g HBO Max and Disney Plus.
Accessibility has become a Larger focal point In the fields of technology and entertainment. World Accessibility Awareness Day, which takes place every May, is an opportunity for businesses – from apple to Google to Tik Tok – To highlight how their products and platforms are inclusive of people with disabilities. As technology and entertainment become increasingly intertwined, there are increasing opportunities to create digital platforms More comprehensive and accessible To a wider audience.
Netflix also sponsored a Amplify accessibility awareness A collection of films and TV shows highlighting stories by and about people with disabilities. The collection is available until May 31.
