How to create ADA-compliant accessible videos
Creating ADA-compliant accessible videos is essential for inclusivity. This guide will show you how to make your Biteable videos accessible to all audiences.
Common Questions
- How do I make my video ADA compliant?
Creating an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant video involves making sure your video content is accessible to everyone — including individuals with disabilities. When used correctly, video is a highly-accessible medium for delivering information to a wide group of people. To ensure your video is ADA compliant, there are a few things you'll need to keep in mind.
Please consult ADA guidelines and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) for comprehensive standards.
Key aspects for ADA compliant videos
Accessibility feature | Description |
|---|---|
Captions | Provide accurate, synchronized captions for spoken content. |
Transcripts | Offer a full-text transcript that can be accessed separately. |
Audio Description | Include a narration that describes significant visual elements. |
Color Contrast | Ensure text and background have sufficient contrast for readability. |
Keyboard Access | Make sure all video controls are navigable via keyboard. |
Clear Language | Use simple, clear language to make the content understandable. |
Sign Language | For critical information, consider adding a sign language interpreter layer. |
Player Features | Use a video player that supports accessibility features. |
Accessibility features within Biteable
Many of these accessibility features are available, or can be created, in Biteable. Some features, such as transcripts, are not currently available in Biteable — other services, like Rev, can help to make your Biteable videos completely accessible.
Closed Captions
Closed Captions are available for users on a Premium plan. Closed Captions are auto-generated, and include a downloadable caption file for uploading to other platforms.
Learn more about adding Closed Captions
Voice-overs and text-to-speech
Upload a voice-over or generate one with text-to-speech. Create accessible versions of any video by adding audio description as your voice-over layer.
[Learn more about adding voice-overs
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On-screen text
All Biteable users have access to on-screen text as an accessibility tool. Consider color contrast, text size, and scene length when choosing your on-screen text. All Biteable scenes and templates are created with easy readability in mind.
Learn more about on-screen text
If you have any questions about creating accessible videos with Biteable, reach out to our friendly customer support team. We're here to help!
Updated on: 23/10/2024
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