Make every council meeting accessible
Make every council meeting accessible
Empower citizens and politicians to fully participate in council meetings, hearings, and community events with live subtitles and translations in 100+ languages.


Industry leaders using our solution



Industry leaders who trust us
Industry leaders who trust us
We are very enthusiastic about the use of Speaksee within the Dutch government and see significant benefits.
Gerard de Gooijer
Senior Adviseur Bedrijfsvoering Domein ICT,
Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations
Since our organization became bilingual, Soundshape has made our events accessible with real-time subtitles.
Lonneke Bruinsma
Consultant Onboarding & Events, Alliander
The Problems We Solve
The Problems We Solve
The Problems We Solve
Why local governments face challenges
Accessibility is now law
The European Accessibility Act (2025) requires public institutions to make information accessible to all citizens.
Accessibility is now law
The European Accessibility Act (2025) requires public institutions to make information accessible to all citizens.
Accessibility is now law
The European Accessibility Act (2025) requires public institutions to make information accessible to all citizens.
Language barriers exclude communities
Without translation, many residents can’t follow debates, hearings, or public announcements.
Language barriers exclude communities
Without translation, many residents can’t follow debates, hearings, or public announcements.
Language barriers exclude communities
Without translation, many residents can’t follow debates, hearings, or public announcements.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens left behind
Without support, citizens are shut out of civic participation.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens left behind
Without support, citizens are shut out of civic participation.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens left behind
Without support, citizens are shut out of civic participation.
Interpreters aren’t sustainable
Hiring interpreters for every meeting is costly and not feasible for all council and committee meetings.
Interpreters aren’t sustainable
Hiring interpreters for every meeting is costly and not feasible for all council and committee meetings.
Interpreters aren’t sustainable
Hiring interpreters for every meeting is costly and not feasible for all council and committee meetings.



Real-time subtitles for government and civic engagement
Soundshape helps governments meet legal requirements while creating a more open and inclusive public sphere.
From council chambers and town halls to public hearings, and community events, Soundshape delivers captions and translations in 100+ languages with accuracy of 95+% and less than 1 second of latency.
How Soundshape adds value
How Soundshape adds value
How Soundshape adds value
Valuable applications for government
Valuable applications for government
Discover how Soundshape creates accessible government through easy-to-use tools.
Public council meetings
Allow deaf, hard-of-hearing and multi-lingual participants to follow council meetings

Public council meetings
Allow deaf, hard-of-hearing and multi-lingual participants to follow council meetings

Public council meetings
Allow deaf, hard-of-hearing and multi-lingual participants to follow council meetings

Committee & working group sessions
Accessibility for councillors, staff, or community reps who are deaf.

Committee & working group sessions
Accessibility for councillors, staff, or community reps who are deaf.

Committee & working group sessions
Accessibility for councillors, staff, or community reps who are deaf.

Council meeting live streams
Councils are legally required to provide digital accessibility of live streams. Integrate SoundShape subtitles directly into streamed sessions.

Council meeting live streams
Councils are legally required to provide digital accessibility of live streams. Integrate SoundShape subtitles directly into streamed sessions.

Council meeting live streams
Councils are legally required to provide digital accessibility of live streams. Integrate SoundShape subtitles directly into streamed sessions.

Features for use in government
95%+ Accuracy, Lighting Fast
Captions remain highly accurate and fast. Even with strong accents.

95%+ Accuracy, Lighting Fast
Captions remain highly accurate and fast. Even with strong accents.

95%+ Accuracy, Lighting Fast
Captions remain highly accurate and fast. Even with strong accents.

Fully customizable
Easy customization
Adjust positioning on the screen
Change fonts and colours
Generate QR-codes with a single click

Fully customizable
Easy customization
Adjust positioning on the screen
Change fonts and colours
Generate QR-codes with a single click

Fully customizable
Easy customization
Adjust positioning on the screen
Change fonts and colours
Generate QR-codes with a single click

QR Codes for instant access
Team members can follow captions on their own devices in real-time.

QR Codes for instant access
Team members can follow captions on their own devices in real-time.

QR Codes for instant access
Team members can follow captions on their own devices in real-time.

Simple Set-up
Easy simple setup in 3 steps
No laptops or complicated set-up needed
Set up by plugging just three cables .
No ongoing effort

Simple Set-up
Easy simple setup in 3 steps
No laptops or complicated set-up needed
Set up by plugging just three cables .
No ongoing effort

Simple Set-up
Easy simple setup in 3 steps
No laptops or complicated set-up needed
Set up by plugging just three cables .
No ongoing effort




Enterprise grade compliance
Enterprise grade compliance
Enterprise grade compliance
Security, we’ve got it covered
GDPR compliant, CE and ISO-certified, with encrypted EU-based servers and all data is deleted immediately after the event.





Alliander makes onboarding truly inclusive with Soundshape 1 Pro
Alliander onboards 150–250 new colleagues each month and faced challenges with inclusivity after becoming bilingual in 2024. With Soundshape 1 Pro, real-time translation and subtitles now ensure every new hire feels welcome and part of the culture from day one.
150–250
new hires onboarded every month, including internationals
BUas ensures accessibility at its academic year opening with Soundshape 1 Pro
During the Opening of the Academic Year, the academy director was pleasantly surprised by the speed and accuracy of Soundshape’s subtitles. With subtitles overlayed on-screen and QR access, inclusion became effortless at the Opening.
Successfully
Created full accessibility during academic year opening
Inclusive events at the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision: with Soundshape 1 Pro, everyone becomes part of the story
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision hosts 2–3 events weekly, ranging from internal meetings to large conferences. With Soundshape 1 Pro integrated across all venues, every event is now automatically inclusive, multilingual, and barrier-free.
2–3
events hosted every week with full accessibility
Alliander makes onboarding truly inclusive with Soundshape 1 Pro
Alliander onboards 150–250 new colleagues each month and faced challenges with inclusivity after becoming bilingual in 2024. With Soundshape 1 Pro, real-time translation and subtitles now ensure every new hire feels welcome and part of the culture from day one.
150–250
new hires onboarded every month, including internationals
BUas ensures accessibility at its academic year opening with Soundshape 1 Pro
During the Opening of the Academic Year, the academy director was pleasantly surprised by the speed and accuracy of Soundshape’s subtitles. With subtitles overlayed on-screen and QR access, inclusion became effortless at the Opening.
Successfully
Created full accessibility during academic year opening
Inclusive events at the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision: with Soundshape 1 Pro, everyone becomes part of the story
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision hosts 2–3 events weekly, ranging from internal meetings to large conferences. With Soundshape 1 Pro integrated across all venues, every event is now automatically inclusive, multilingual, and barrier-free.
2–3
events hosted every week with full accessibility
Alliander makes onboarding truly inclusive with Soundshape 1 Pro
Alliander onboards 150–250 new colleagues each month and faced challenges with inclusivity after becoming bilingual in 2024. With Soundshape 1 Pro, real-time translation and subtitles now ensure every new hire feels welcome and part of the culture from day one.
150–250
new hires onboarded every month, including internationals
BUas ensures accessibility at its academic year opening with Soundshape 1 Pro
During the Opening of the Academic Year, the academy director was pleasantly surprised by the speed and accuracy of Soundshape’s subtitles. With subtitles overlayed on-screen and QR access, inclusion became effortless at the Opening.
Successfully
Created full accessibility during academic year opening
Inclusive events at the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision: with Soundshape 1 Pro, everyone becomes part of the story
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision hosts 2–3 events weekly, ranging from internal meetings to large conferences. With Soundshape 1 Pro integrated across all venues, every event is now automatically inclusive, multilingual, and barrier-free.
2–3
events hosted every week with full accessibility
Alliander makes onboarding truly inclusive with Soundshape 1 Pro
Alliander onboards 150–250 new colleagues each month and faced challenges with inclusivity after becoming bilingual in 2024. With Soundshape 1 Pro, real-time translation and subtitles now ensure every new hire feels welcome and part of the culture from day one.
150–250
new hires onboarded every month, including internationals
BUas ensures accessibility at its academic year opening with Soundshape 1 Pro
During the Opening of the Academic Year, the academy director was pleasantly surprised by the speed and accuracy of Soundshape’s subtitles. With subtitles overlayed on-screen and QR access, inclusion became effortless at the Opening.
Successfully
Created full accessibility during academic year opening
Inclusive events at the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision: with Soundshape 1 Pro, everyone becomes part of the story
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision hosts 2–3 events weekly, ranging from internal meetings to large conferences. With Soundshape 1 Pro integrated across all venues, every event is now automatically inclusive, multilingual, and barrier-free.
2–3
events hosted every week with full accessibility
Alliander makes onboarding truly inclusive with Soundshape 1 Pro
Alliander onboards 150–250 new colleagues each month and faced challenges with inclusivity after becoming bilingual in 2024. With Soundshape 1 Pro, real-time translation and subtitles now ensure every new hire feels welcome and part of the culture from day one.
150–250
new hires onboarded every month, including internationals
BUas ensures accessibility at its academic year opening with Soundshape 1 Pro
During the Opening of the Academic Year, the academy director was pleasantly surprised by the speed and accuracy of Soundshape’s subtitles. With subtitles overlayed on-screen and QR access, inclusion became effortless at the Opening.
Successfully
Created full accessibility during academic year opening
Inclusive events at the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision: with Soundshape 1 Pro, everyone becomes part of the story
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision hosts 2–3 events weekly, ranging from internal meetings to large conferences. With Soundshape 1 Pro integrated across all venues, every event is now automatically inclusive, multilingual, and barrier-free.
2–3
events hosted every week with full accessibility
Alliander makes onboarding truly inclusive with Soundshape 1 Pro
Alliander onboards 150–250 new colleagues each month and faced challenges with inclusivity after becoming bilingual in 2024. With Soundshape 1 Pro, real-time translation and subtitles now ensure every new hire feels welcome and part of the culture from day one.
150–250
new hires onboarded every month, including internationals
BUas ensures accessibility at its academic year opening with Soundshape 1 Pro
During the Opening of the Academic Year, the academy director was pleasantly surprised by the speed and accuracy of Soundshape’s subtitles. With subtitles overlayed on-screen and QR access, inclusion became effortless at the Opening.
Successfully
Created full accessibility during academic year opening
Inclusive events at the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision: with Soundshape 1 Pro, everyone becomes part of the story
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision hosts 2–3 events weekly, ranging from internal meetings to large conferences. With Soundshape 1 Pro integrated across all venues, every event is now automatically inclusive, multilingual, and barrier-free.
2–3
events hosted every week with full accessibility
Alliander makes onboarding truly inclusive with Soundshape 1 Pro
Alliander onboards 150–250 new colleagues each month and faced challenges with inclusivity after becoming bilingual in 2024. With Soundshape 1 Pro, real-time translation and subtitles now ensure every new hire feels welcome and part of the culture from day one.
150–250
new hires onboarded every month, including internationals
BUas ensures accessibility at its academic year opening with Soundshape 1 Pro
During the Opening of the Academic Year, the academy director was pleasantly surprised by the speed and accuracy of Soundshape’s subtitles. With subtitles overlayed on-screen and QR access, inclusion became effortless at the Opening.
Successfully
Created full accessibility during academic year opening
Inclusive events at the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision: with Soundshape 1 Pro, everyone becomes part of the story
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision hosts 2–3 events weekly, ranging from internal meetings to large conferences. With Soundshape 1 Pro integrated across all venues, every event is now automatically inclusive, multilingual, and barrier-free.
2–3
events hosted every week with full accessibility
Alliander makes onboarding truly inclusive with Soundshape 1 Pro
Alliander onboards 150–250 new colleagues each month and faced challenges with inclusivity after becoming bilingual in 2024. With Soundshape 1 Pro, real-time translation and subtitles now ensure every new hire feels welcome and part of the culture from day one.
150–250
new hires onboarded every month, including internationals
BUas ensures accessibility at its academic year opening with Soundshape 1 Pro
During the Opening of the Academic Year, the academy director was pleasantly surprised by the speed and accuracy of Soundshape’s subtitles. With subtitles overlayed on-screen and QR access, inclusion became effortless at the Opening.
Successfully
Created full accessibility during academic year opening
Inclusive events at the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision: with Soundshape 1 Pro, everyone becomes part of the story
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision hosts 2–3 events weekly, ranging from internal meetings to large conferences. With Soundshape 1 Pro integrated across all venues, every event is now automatically inclusive, multilingual, and barrier-free.
2–3
events hosted every week with full accessibility
Alliander makes onboarding truly inclusive with Soundshape 1 Pro
Alliander onboards 150–250 new colleagues each month and faced challenges with inclusivity after becoming bilingual in 2024. With Soundshape 1 Pro, real-time translation and subtitles now ensure every new hire feels welcome and part of the culture from day one.
150–250
new hires onboarded every month, including internationals
BUas ensures accessibility at its academic year opening with Soundshape 1 Pro
During the Opening of the Academic Year, the academy director was pleasantly surprised by the speed and accuracy of Soundshape’s subtitles. With subtitles overlayed on-screen and QR access, inclusion became effortless at the Opening.
Successfully
Created full accessibility during academic year opening
Inclusive events at the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision: with Soundshape 1 Pro, everyone becomes part of the story
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision hosts 2–3 events weekly, ranging from internal meetings to large conferences. With Soundshape 1 Pro integrated across all venues, every event is now automatically inclusive, multilingual, and barrier-free.
2–3
events hosted every week with full accessibility
Alliander makes onboarding truly inclusive with Soundshape 1 Pro
Alliander onboards 150–250 new colleagues each month and faced challenges with inclusivity after becoming bilingual in 2024. With Soundshape 1 Pro, real-time translation and subtitles now ensure every new hire feels welcome and part of the culture from day one.
150–250
new hires onboarded every month, including internationals
BUas ensures accessibility at its academic year opening with Soundshape 1 Pro
During the Opening of the Academic Year, the academy director was pleasantly surprised by the speed and accuracy of Soundshape’s subtitles. With subtitles overlayed on-screen and QR access, inclusion became effortless at the Opening.
Successfully
Created full accessibility during academic year opening
Inclusive events at the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision: with Soundshape 1 Pro, everyone becomes part of the story
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision hosts 2–3 events weekly, ranging from internal meetings to large conferences. With Soundshape 1 Pro integrated across all venues, every event is now automatically inclusive, multilingual, and barrier-free.
2–3
events hosted every week with full accessibility
Alliander makes onboarding truly inclusive with Soundshape 1 Pro
Alliander onboards 150–250 new colleagues each month and faced challenges with inclusivity after becoming bilingual in 2024. With Soundshape 1 Pro, real-time translation and subtitles now ensure every new hire feels welcome and part of the culture from day one.
150–250
new hires onboarded every month, including internationals
BUas ensures accessibility at its academic year opening with Soundshape 1 Pro
During the Opening of the Academic Year, the academy director was pleasantly surprised by the speed and accuracy of Soundshape’s subtitles. With subtitles overlayed on-screen and QR access, inclusion became effortless at the Opening.
Successfully
Created full accessibility during academic year opening
Inclusive events at the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision: with Soundshape 1 Pro, everyone becomes part of the story
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision hosts 2–3 events weekly, ranging from internal meetings to large conferences. With Soundshape 1 Pro integrated across all venues, every event is now automatically inclusive, multilingual, and barrier-free.
2–3
events hosted every week with full accessibility
Alliander makes onboarding truly inclusive with Soundshape 1 Pro
Alliander onboards 150–250 new colleagues each month and faced challenges with inclusivity after becoming bilingual in 2024. With Soundshape 1 Pro, real-time translation and subtitles now ensure every new hire feels welcome and part of the culture from day one.
150–250
new hires onboarded every month, including internationals
BUas ensures accessibility at its academic year opening with Soundshape 1 Pro
During the Opening of the Academic Year, the academy director was pleasantly surprised by the speed and accuracy of Soundshape’s subtitles. With subtitles overlayed on-screen and QR access, inclusion became effortless at the Opening.
Successfully
Created full accessibility during academic year opening
Inclusive events at the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision: with Soundshape 1 Pro, everyone becomes part of the story
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision hosts 2–3 events weekly, ranging from internal meetings to large conferences. With Soundshape 1 Pro integrated across all venues, every event is now automatically inclusive, multilingual, and barrier-free.
2–3
events hosted every week with full accessibility