Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (1.2.3 – A)

Plain Language Recommendations

  1. A descriptive text transcript
    OR
  2. an audio description of the audio track (Note: Only required if the video conveys content visually that is not available in the default audio track.)

must be provided for non-live, web-based synchronized media (video, presentations, etc.).

Notes

  1. This standard IS NOT required for media alternatives.
  2. This standard IS required for public-facing materials.
  3. Audio description of an audio track is narration added to the soundtrack to describe important visual details that cannot be understood from the main soundtrack alone.

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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