Video Playbook

Overview

Video and time-based media have important accessibility considerations.

Content under development and coming soon!

Review quarterly

Just like security, digital accessibility requirements will evolve as software and technology develop.

Accessible media

Content under development

Related Web Content Accessibility (WCAG) Guidelines

1.2 Time-based Media

November 28, 2025 • 2:11 p.m.

Provide alternatives for time-based media.

Success Criterion 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)

Understanding Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)|
How to Meet Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)

(Level A)

For prerecorded audio-only and prerecorded video-only media, the following are true, except when the audio or video is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such:

Prerecorded Audio-only: An alternative for time-based media is provided that presents equivalent information for prerecorded audio-only content.
Prerecorded Video-only: Either an alternative for time-based media or an audio track is provided that presents equivalent information for prerecorded video-only content.

Questions?

Digital accessibility questions or site feedback? Email the digital accessibility team.
Are you a student? Email the Student ADA Office.
For other questions? Email the Institutional ADA Office.

Last updated: December 1, 2025