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Committee weighs $9,000 jumbotron captioning demo and a one‑stop accessibility web page
Summary
Staff reported a jumbotron captioning demo that would cost about $9,000 per event; given an $8,000,000 budget deficit, staff recommended researching lower-cost captioning options and creating a centralized web page for accessibility resources.
Staff member Speaker 6 told the committee they had demoed a large-screen captioning solution at a recent Square event but that the equipment and service would cost about $9,000 per event for large-scale deployment. "So it's about $9,000 per event," Speaker 6 said, noting that while the tool adds captions and translated text, the committee should consider lower-cost AV and captioning options to meet accessibility needs without adding unsustainable costs to the events budget.
Speaker 6 proposed developing a one-stop accessibility web resource that would centralize ADA contacts, recreation and library accessibility, workforce supports, and nonprofit partners. He said the city is facing an $8,000,000 deficit and suggested piggybacking any AV installation on planned Square emergency-infrastructure work to reduce marginal cost; the committee discussed scope, maintenance and who would own updates.
