Prerecorded Audio-only and Video-only (1.2.1 – A)

Plain Language Recommendations

A descriptive text transcript (including all relevant visual and auditory clues and indicators) must be provided for non-live, web-based audio (audio podcasts, MP3 files, etc.).

Notes

  1. This standard IS NOT required for media alternatives.
  2. This standard IS required for public-facing materials.

WCAG 2.0 Recommendations

Guideline 1.2: Time-based Media

Provide alternatives for time-based media.

Last updated: July 24, 2017
Category: Accessibility Recommendations, Accessibility Standards - List View, Descriptive text and audio, Excluded (required for public facing websites)

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    1. Must means do things in the manner described exactly.
    2. Should means do things in the manner described unless there is a good reason not to [i.e., instructor has other needs].
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