Hello!
Here at Spółdzielnia Słów we strive
to make events more accessible,
to reach a wider audience and create a more inclusive future. Whether you need live subtitles, audio description, or other modes of audiovisual translation, we’re here to help.
About
We ensure accessibility of in-person and online events by providing transcriptions, live subtitles and other forms of audiovisual translation and conference interpreting.
We strive to make events more accessible and easier to follow, particularly for those with a hearing disability, elderly people or foreigners. We want to give everyone the option to participate in an event, and not have to miss out due to the lack of adequate accessibility provisions.
We are a team of experienced translators and interpreters. Our services have been used by cultural institutions,
non-governmental organisations, universities, private companies, and online content creators, among others.
Services
What makes an event accessible? We believe it’s when it can be enjoyed by a diverse group of people. Here at Spółdzielnia Słów, we create transcriptions and live subtitles that allow participation for people who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing, elderly people, non-native speakers, and—in the case of online events—anyone who simply forgot to bring their headphones. We also offer subtitles for existing content, adaptation for dubbing and voiceover, audio description, alternative text, conference interpreting, Polish Sign Language interpreting, and Easy-to-Read translations. We’re also open to consult on other accessibility-related matters tailored to your specific needs.
live transcription
live transcription: continuous text, displayed with a slight delay from the original speech
live subtitles
live subtitles:
text in subtitle segments, displayed at average reading speed and with a slight delay as compared to the original speech
subtitles
subtitles:
including captions for the d/Deaf and hard of hearing that identify speakers and describe sound effects, available in various language pairs
audio description
audio description:
text for an additional audio track, describing visual information
alt text
alt text:
detailed descriptions of visual content (e.g. images, logos etc.)
adaptation for voiceover
adaptation for voiceover:
script that matches the duration of speech utterances in the original video
adaptation for dubbing
adaptation for dubbing:
script that has been synchronised to match lip movements of speakers in the original video
conference interpreting
conference interpreting:
live, simultaneous interpretation in the Polish-English language pair
Sign Language interpreting
PJM:
interpretation into Polish Sign Language
Easy-to-Read
Easy-to-Read:
alternative form of text that is easily understood by people with an intellectual disability
Let’s make a difference together!
We believe that providing accessibility is not only good practice but also a way of respecting fundamental human rights. Creating accessible, inclusive spaces allows everyone to participate in culture, education, the job market, politics or entertainment. Whether it’s for the benefit of people with disabilities, the d/Deaf community or elderly people, considering and meeting accessibility needs is a form of prevention against discrimination and social exclusion. More and more institutions and organisations are incorporating transcriptions and live subtitles into their events to increase their prestige and to reach wider audiences. Many are also striving to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). These trends are accompanied by legal changes, both locally in Poland and internationally, reflected in examples such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Team
We are a team of qualified translators and interpreters, with many years of professional practice. Our diverse backgrounds allow us to navigate a wide range of topics, including social, cultural, political, scientific, and business-related matters. We came together to form Spółdzielnia Słów because we are passionate about co-creating accessible events and we strive to make accessibility the gold standard for the future.
Agnieszka Nowak
Jan Wołłejko
Pola Krzesiak
Barbara
Nowosielska-Hulewicz
Michał Górnik
Aleksandra Gańko
Sonia Janicka
Katarzyna Bierzanowska
Ewa Słaby
Partners
Clients
Contact
Do you have any questions or doubts? Would you like to receive a quote? Don’t hesitate to get in touch.
