Presented at 11:15am in Plaza Court 2 on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
#34106Speaker(s)
- Casey Pearson, Events Specialist, 3Play Media
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Lecture
- Expertise Level: Beginner
- Type of session: General Conference
Summary
This session will cover the basics of how to add audio description to online video, legal requirements for audio description, video player compatibility, examples and demos, how to create audio description, and benefits of audio description outside of accessibility.
Abstract
What is audio description? While most people are familiar with closed captioning, audio description is another important accessibility requirement for video content. Audio description narrates the relevant visual information in a video to make your content accessible to blind and low vision users. This session will cover the basics of how to add audio description to online video, legal requirements for audio description, video player compatibility, examples and demos, how to create audio description, and benefits of audio description outside of accessibility. You'll learn: - What is audio description? - Accessibility laws and compliance - Video player compatibility - Methods for DIY audio description - How to publish audio description - Tools & features to make the process easier.
Keypoints
- Discover the ins and outs of audio description and the many ways it benefits all viewers.
- Explore audio description best practices, quality standards, and legal requirements.
- Learn how to create audio description and how to publish it with compatible video players and plugins.
Disability Areas
Vision
Topic Areas
Accessible Course Design, Accessible Educational Materials, Alternate Format, Assistive Technology, Legal, Uncategorized, Web/Media/App Access
Speaker Bio(s)
Casey Pearson
Casey is the Events Specialist for 3Play Media. She is the primary contact for AHG. The speaker for this proposal is Lily Bond.