1.2.5 Audio Description – Prerecorded (Level A)
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All prerecorded videos must have an audio description.
What you need to know
- In a previous success criterion (1.2.1), an audio description was an option. 1.2.5 requires it.
What you need to do
- If you host a live video broadcast, you must have live, real-time closed captions included.
Reference
Read the full explanation of success criterion 1.2.5 on W3.org.
Related Resource
Read Web Accessibility Criteria- Audio Descriptions from CSUN’s Universal Design Center for more information about this success criterion.
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1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A)
Make sure images and other non-text elements on your website are accessible by including meaningful text alternatives (alt text).
1.2.2 Captions – Prerecorded (Level A)
For all prerecorded video files there must be synchronized and accurate closed captions (CC).
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative – Prerecorded (Level A)
For all prerecorded video files there must be either an audio description or a full text description.