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Understanding SC 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)

Last Modified: December 26, 2019 by Raghavendra Satish Peri 1 Comment

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 clues that combinedly convey information or help to understand the video. Captions, also known as subtitles or CC (Closed caption) in abbreviated form are most helpful for deaf, hard of hearing, deaf blind & users who don’t follow the video and depend on captions. Captions include not only the dialogue but also information such as speaker & non-speech information conveyed through sound which is meaningful like the claps of audience and laughter.

Points to Remember

  • Provide captions for the video that has audio.
  • If video is the alternative for text content then it doesn’t need captions. (Exception)
  • If possible provide captions in multiple languages as this helps users to choose the language they can follow.

References

Understanding Success Criterion 1.2.2

See Also

  • Guideline 1.1.1 – Non-text Content
  • Guideline 1.2.1 – Audio-only and Video-only (Pre-recorded)
  • Guideline 1.2.4 – Captions (Live)

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About Raghavendra Satish Peri

Raghavendra Satish Peri is a digital accessibility evangelist working at Deque Systems as Product Manager [Accessibility]breaking web accessibility & mobile accessibility challenges. He authors an Accessibility Blog at DigitalA11Y.com & is galvanizing the adoption of accessibility by inspiring the local tech community with meetups and mentorship. He propelled this thought by founding HelloA11y.com, a community of accessibility professionals, developers and enthusiasts. When away from his computer, Raghava can be found at local cafes & restaurants sampling cuisines, attending local meetups, listening to audio books or writing on his Personal Blog at raghava.in.

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