Provide Alternatives for Prerecorded Audio-Only and Video-Only Content
Ensure that prerecorded audio-only and prerecorded video-only content has a text alternative so that people who cannot hear or see the content can still understand it.
Acceptance Criteria
• Prerecorded Audio-Only: Provide a text alternative that conveys the same information as the audio.
• Prerecorded Video-Only: Provide either a text alternative or an audio description that conveys the same information as the video.
Examples
• Audio-Only: A podcast should have a transcript available.
• Video-Only: A video without sound should have a text description or an audio description of the visual content.
Exceptions
• Media Alternatives: If the audio or video is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such, no additional alternative is required.
Tips
• For audio content, include key details, dialogue, and relevant sounds in the transcript.
• For video content, include descriptions of visual elements and actions in the text alternative or audio description.
• Ensure that alternatives are easy to find and access.
How to test?
1. Content Review: Check that prerecorded audio and video content has the required text or audio descriptions.
2. Accessibility Check: Verify that the text alternatives accurately convey the same information as the audio or video.
3. User Feedback: Test with users who rely on alternatives to ensure they can fully understand the content.