Under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all video and audio content provided by public institutions must be accessible to individuals with disabilities. This applies to instructional materials, training content, public-facing media, and any audio or video shared through platforms such as Brightspace, websites, or presentations.
To meet Title II accessibility requirements, the following must be in place:
Accessible video content must include:
To learn how to use OneDrive to automatically caption and transcribe video files, please refer to the following resource. Keep in mind that automatically generated captions and transcripts may contain errors, so it is important to review and verify the text for accuracy before sharing content.
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How to Caption Videos Using OneDrive
Accessible audio content must include:
General Best Practices
Making video and audio content accessible ensures compliance with Title II, supports inclusive access for all users, and aligns with WCAG accessibility standards and SUNY Electronic & Information Technology (EIT) requirements.
Unlike video files, OneDrive does not provide automatic transcription for audio-only files. To create accessible transcripts for audio content, you can use the Transcribe feature in Microsoft Word.
This tool allows you to upload audio recordings, generate a transcript, and edit the text for accuracy before sharing.
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Transcribe Your Recordings Using Microsoft Word
Both Zoom and Microsoft Teams provide built-in accessibility features for live sessions and recordings.
Zoom supports live captions and audio transcripts. For recorded meetings:
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Microsoft Teams supports live captions and audio transcripts. For recorded meetings:
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