The survey data from the "2022 Survey on Appreciation Support for People with Disabilities" conducted by Palabra was published in the morning newspaper of the Yomiuri Shimbun on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Palabra Inc. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President: Shoko Yamagami) is under the umbrella of Pole To Win Holdings, Inc. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO & President: Teppei Tachibana) and produces Japanese/multi-language subtitles for movies, produces audio descriptions, produces barrier-free subtitles and audio descriptions, and develops and operates UDCast, a closed-captioned audio guide application.

Under the headlines of "Supporting the disabled in performing arts" and "Utilizing digital technology, issues are costs," the paper introduces Palabra's efforts to support performing arts and live performances. It has been stated that while "90% of the operators who responded to the questionnaire from the Palabra survey "wish to implement various viewing support," about half of the operators mentioned that they had the issue of securing resources.

Support for people with stage viewing disabilities- Utilization of digital technology for subtitles and voice guidance, issues are costs

https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/commentary/20250110-OYT8T50054/

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Click here for the full survey data.

Results of an appreciation support survey for handicapped audiences

https://udcast.net/feature/theater-accessibility-survey-2022/

[Summary of Palabra Inc.]

Representative: Shoko Yamagami, President
Established: March 4, 1960
Head Office: Shinjuku NS Building 14F, 4-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Capital stock: ¥30 million (As of January 31, 2024)
Business: Japanese subtitles, multilingual subtitles, audio guide, sign language video production, developing and operating UDCast app, Video production and editing, training, barrier-free viewing and consulting services for screenings
URL :https://palabra-i.co.jp/