Ensure audio description for video content

Compliance Data & User Impact

User Impact: Critical

100% Complete

Disabilities Affected:

  • blindness

WCAG Version:
2

WCAG Levels:

  • A
  • AA

WCAG Guidelines:

Solution Techniques:

Automated Test Accuracy:
Low

uTester Severity:
2

DRRSAG Designations:

  • general

How to Fix the Problem

If the object contains pre-recorded synchronised media, check that an audio description is provided for its video content.

The Algorithm, in Simple Terms

Engine scans for elements of type object, applet, embed, video

Why Is it Important?

The objective of this technique is to provide a spoken version of information that is provided visually so that it is possible for people who cannot see to be able to understand audio-visual material.

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