Streaming Services with Closed Captions:
* YouTube: Many videos on YouTube have automatic captions, and you can also find videos with professional closed captions (often marked as "CC").
* Pluto TV: This free streaming service offers a wide variety of channels, many of which include closed captions.
* IMDb TV: Another free streaming platform with a decent selection of movies and TV shows, many with closed captions.
* Crackle: This service has free movies and TV shows, often with closed captions.
Public Broadcasting:
* PBS: PBS has a large online library of shows, documentaries, and educational content, all with closed captions.
* NPR: National Public Radio offers a range of podcasts and radio programs with transcripts and captions available on their website.
Additional Resources:
* Deaf and Hard of Hearing Websites: Many websites dedicated to the deaf and hard of hearing community offer links to free captioned media or information on how to access captions.
* Accessibility Features: Most streaming services (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video) have built-in accessibility features that include closed captions. You may need to adjust your account settings.
Important Notes:
* Quality: While captions are generally reliable, they can sometimes have errors or be incomplete.
* Availability: The availability of captions may vary depending on the show, streaming platform, and region.
* Check Before Watching: Always double-check before you start a show to ensure that closed captions are available.
Beyond Free Streaming:
* Libraries: Many libraries offer free access to streaming services like Kanopy and Hoopla, which often provide closed captions.
* Captioning Apps: Apps like "Live Caption" on Android or "Closed Captioning" on iOS can add real-time captions to videos playing on your phone.
I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions.