Use Cases Accessible live streams for the Grand Council of the Canton of Geneva
The Canton of Geneva has taken on a leading role in Switzerland with regard to making political debates and sessions accessible. Since January 2020, the Grand Council of the Canton of Geneva has been transmitting its sessions live over the Internet with subtitles and sign language.
Background
The Grand Council of the Canton of Geneva wanted to fulfil the requirements of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities with regard to ensuring accessible access to audiovisual content.
Implementation
SWISS TXT’s user-friendly video player allows for insertion of subtitles and sign language in real time. Subtitling is produced by the SWISS TXT editorial teams and sign language by the RTS studio in Geneva.
Result
The inclusion of people with sensory disabilities in political debates is therefore guaranteed in the Canton of Geneva. A device-independent solution for desktop or mobile devices.

It’s easy to add or remove subtitles and sign language.

Leading role of the Canton of Geneva.
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