Video and Audio

Video and audio content can make our websites and course content more engaging. Be sure it's accessible!

  • Captions
    4/22/25
    Captions are required for all videos posted online, used in courses and shared on social media.
  • Transcripts
    4/22/25
    Provide a transcript when there is audio content that does not have accompanying video content (e.g., podcasts).
  • Audio Descriptions
    4/2/25
    Audio descriptions should be provided for non-live video.
Transcript and caption requirements for media for WCAG 2.1 AA conformance
Media Type Synchronized Captions Transcript Audio Description
Pre-recorded multimedia (video with audio) required recommended required
Pre-recorded video only NA recommended required
Pre-recorded audio only NA required NA
Live multimedia (video with audio) required NA recommended
Live video only NA recommended recommended
Live audio only recommended recommended NA