1.2.8
Media Alternative (Prerecorded)

Provide Media Alternatives for Prerecorded Videos

Provide a text-based alternative for all prerecorded video content to ensure that people who are deaf-blind or prefer reading can access the information at their own pace.

Acceptance Criteria

Text Alternative Required: Offer a text equivalent for all prerecorded synchronized media and prerecorded video-only content.

Scope: The text alternative must be different from captions or a transcript and should fully convey the information presented in the video.

Examples

Good: A video with a detailed text description or summary that provides the same information as the visual and audio content, such as a text document describing the video’s key points and visuals.

Bad: A video without any text alternative or one that only provides captions or a transcript, without a comprehensive description of the visual content.

Exceptions

Tips

• Ensure the text alternative is comprehensive and captures all essential elements of the video, including visual details and context.

• Make the text alternative easily accessible and separate from captions and transcripts.

• Include descriptions of significant visual elements, actions, and any non-verbal cues present in the video.

How to test?

1. Content Review: Verify that the text alternative accurately conveys all the content from the video, including visual and auditory information.

2. Accessibility Check: Ensure that the text alternative is easily accessible and clearly different from captions and transcripts.

3. User Feedback: Test with users who rely on text alternatives to ensure they can fully understand and interact with the content.