Multimedia

ISSUE:

The visual components of a multimedia presentation cannot be directly accessed by screen-reader users. Similarly, users who are deaf or hard of hearing will not be able to directly access auditory information. Some users may simply not have the equipment, software or connection speed necessary to access multimedia files.

STANDARD:

• Multimedia presentations shall be accompanied by text and/or audio descriptions of visual content.



• Audio presentations shall be accompanied by text captioning.



• The equivalent accessible alternatives for a multimedia presentation (e.g., text captioning and/or audio description) shall be synchronized with the presentation.



• A link to the plug-in or applet required for a multimedia presentation shall be provided.