Enhancing accessibility of video and audio

This video provides an overview of enhancing the accessibility of video and audio. It covers 7 themes with 16 tips in total. The 7 themes include: Production process, Media players, Content (“Storyboard”), Shooting, Editing, Alternative presentation, and Avoid autoplay.

Timestamps of the chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:52 Production process
• 02:38 Media players
• 06:59 Content (“Storyboard”)
• 10:37 Shooting
• 11:25 Editing
• 12:52 Alternative presentations
• 20:18 Avoid autoplay

This video is one in the #IDEALeaders Self-Learning Series on the Co-Creation of Virtual Learning Accessibility. It is one of the deliverables of the Project entitled “Promoting accessibility of virtual teaching and learning through a train-the-trainer approach” funded by the UGC Special Grant for Strategic Development of Virtual Teaching and Learning in 2021-2023.

English captions are available.

Suggested citation:

Ma, G. Y. K., Choi, C., & Yeung, P. P. S. (2023). Enhancing accessibility of video and audio. [Video]. #IDEALeaders Self-learning Series: Co-creation of virtual learning accessibility. HKU Data Repository. https://doi.org/10.25442/hku.22903826

Virtual Learning Accessibility Toolkit: PDF version and Website version

References:

• WebAIM’s article on Captions, Transcripts, and Audio Descriptions.
• Making Audio and Video Media Accessible. World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).
• Making Videos Accessible. The DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center, University of Washington.
• Teaching with Accessible Video. The National Center on Accessible Educational Materials.
• List of video and audio samples using Able Player for a variety of situations and media types.
• Spina, C. (2021). Video Accessibility. Library Technology Reports, 57(3), 7-12. https://doi.org/10.5860/ltr.57n3
• Understanding WCAG Guideline 1.2 – Time-based Media. World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
• Sound Advice Guidelines (2013) of producing accessible audio materials. Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Inc (Round Table).

Points to note:

• This video is intended to serve as a general guide for creating accessible digital materials and virtual learning environment. The recommended practices in this video are not exhaustive or the best solutions for each situation. Teaching and learning practices might vary across academic disciplines, as well as individual preferences and needs. The recommended practices need to be fit and applied to various disciplinary contexts and authentic practices.
• Please be aware that fulfilling all the practices suggested by this video would not guarantee “full accessibility”. Use your own best judgment. Always be aware of and respect the diverse access needs of different individuals.
• This video does not contain any business promotion elements.
• Software, programmes, and operating systems are constantly and rapidly developing along with changing accessibility functions. Statements in this video about the functions of any software, programmes, and operating systems may no longer represent their current status.
• It is possible that the hyperlinks of the cited resources in this video might be edited or removed by the corresponding contributors after the publication of this video.
• The recommended practices in this video are basically about accessibility to people with disabilities. However, the practices are central to good teaching and learning practices and will benefit all users regardless of disability status.