ASL Interpreting
SXSW provides ASL Interpreters for all keynote sessions, select featured sessions, and the post-film Q&A’s for all of our headliner film and tv screenings. Additional events may be requested and scheduled by using this Accessibility Accommodation Form. ASL Interpreted events will be listed on the schedule as they become available.
SXSW does not provide ASL interpreters for expos, parties, sponsor events or personal 1:1 to accompany individuals throughout the festival. If you are attending one of these types of events and would like to bring your own interpreter, contact [email protected] about our Companion Wristband option.
Conference Captioning
All keynote and featured sessions provide open captioning. Closed captioning is also available for additional sessions by request using this Accessibility Accommodation Form. If your request has been received and confirmed, closed captioning will be accessible on your personal device (phone, iPad, computer) via link provided online. Contact [email protected] if you are having trouble accessing your closed captioning link.
Film Captioning
Closed Captions are available for all screenings. Closed captioning equipment is limited and is first come first serve. If you plan to use a closed captioning device at a screening, please fill out the Accessibility Accommodation Form.
Open Captioning will also be available for select screenings. These will be listed on the film schedule as they become available.
Additional questions regarding ASL interpreters and captioning can be directed to [email protected].