Understanding WCAG SC 1.1.1 Non-text Content
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Understanding WCAG SC 1.1.1 Non-text Content

1.1.1 Non-text Content: All non-text content that is presented to the user has a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose, except for the situations listed below. (Level A) Controls, Input: If non-text content is a control or accepts user input, then it has a name that describes its purpose. (Refer to Guideline 4.1 for…

Understanding WCaG SC 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)
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Understanding WCaG SC 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded): For prerecorded audio-only and prerecorded video-only media, the following are true, except when the audio or video is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such: (Level A) Prerecorded Audio-only: An alternative for time-based media is provided that presents equivalent information for prerecorded audio-only content. Prerecorded Video-only:…

Understanding WCAG SC 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)
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Understanding WCAG SC 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)

1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded): Captions are provided for all prerecorded audio content in synchronized media, except when the media is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such. (Level A) This success criterion intends to provide captions for all the videos that have audio in the form of dialogues, voiceover and other sound…

Understanding WCAG SC 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
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Understanding WCAG SC 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)

1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded): An alternative for time-based media or audio description of the prerecorded video content is provided for synchronized media, except when the media is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such. (Level A) This success criterion intends that video with audio that presents significant visual…

Understanding WCAG SC 1.2.4 Captions (Live)
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Understanding WCAG SC 1.2.4 Captions (Live)

1.2.4 Captions (Live): Captions are provided for all live audio content in synchronized media. (Level AA) The intent of this success criterion is to provide captions for the live media content. Live media refers to the audio/video content that is relayed/broadcasted live on the internet platform. Live captioning is seen on live news broadcast, live…

Understanding WCAG SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded)
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Understanding WCAG SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded)

1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded): Audio description is provided for all prerecorded video content in synchronized media. (Level AA) The intent of this success criterion is to provide audio descriptions to the videos so as to aid blind & visually impaired users understand the visual aspect of the video content. Videos often contain a lot of…