Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

7-2026

Keywords

artificial intelligence, accessibility, captioning, live captions, speech recognition, assistive technology, universal design, inclusive technology, educational technology, AI literacy

Disciplines

Education | Engineering | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Abstract

This group project presents ACTIONCAPTIONS, a proposed downloadable application or web application designed to improve access to audio content through customizable captioning. The project addresses limitations associated with existing captioning options in settings such as movie theaters, including limited device availability, cumbersome equipment, lack of portability, and the absence of live captioning capabilities. ACTIONCAPTIONS proposes a free and accessible platform that provides both live transcription and captioning for uploaded files. The application incorporates customizable settings for user preferences, including caption size, color, contrast, and language, and is designed around principles of accessibility and universal design. The project demonstrates how speech recognition and digital technologies can be applied to create more inclusive access to movies, shows, live communication, and other audio-based experiences.

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Part of the UMass Boston Community-Engaged Teaching, Research, and Service Series. //scholarworks.umb.edu/engage

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