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Video Accessibility: Find and Check

Video Accessibility: Find and Check

Federal law requires educators to ensure content is accessible to students with disabilities. Accessibility and universal design principles are important design considerations to keep your course compliant and improve usability for all students in your course.

How to Find Accessible Videos

Refer to the following resource for quick steps on how you can easily find accessible videos for your course. Or, you can just follow these steps:

  1. Search YouTube for the video/topic you want.

  2. Select the Filter button on the top left of the search page above the videos.

  3. Choose the Subtitles/CC button.

  4. Accessible videos will show in your results.

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How to Check Video Accessibility

Once you have located a video you want to use, check for the following:

  1. Captions: Verify that the transcript is accurate: auto captions are often inaccurate and may cause confusion for students who rely on reading the captions for comprehension. If visual descriptions of the video are needed for understanding, make sure that the transcript includes them.

  2. Keyboard Navigation: Start at the beginning of the video player and press the Tab key to move focus from one interactive element to the next. 

  3. Visual Elements: Make sure that any visuals are high-contrast and legible.

  4. Audio: Ensure that the audio is both clear and consistent, with no harmful flashing effects.

For More Guidance

Consider using the following resources for more information on Universal Design for Learning and making videos accessible.