Success criterion 1.2.5
Audio Description (Pre-recorded)
Audio descriptions are provided for all Pre-recorded video content in synchronized media.
- Level AA
- Principle 1: Perceivable
- Guideline 1.2: Time-based Media
In a user’s words
“I don't just want to hear the movie; I want to see it with my ears!”
What each role can do
- Product manager
- Ensure all Pre-recorded videos have an audio description option.
- Designer
- Include an easy-to-find option to toggle audio descriptions on/off in the video player controls.
- Developer
- Implement audio description tracks that are easy to enable or disable.
- Tester
- Test for the seamless toggling and synchronization of audio descriptions.
Once it is fixed
“Now I can 'see' what all the fuss is about this movie. You made my day!”
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The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 1.2.5 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).
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