wcag-audit-perceivable-media-deep

When to Use

Apply when implementing videos, audio content, podcasts, or other time-based media.

Rules

• Provide text alternatives for audio-only content
• Include captions for video content with spoken dialogue
• Provide audio descriptions for important visual information
• Ensure media controls are keyboard accessible and clearly labeled
• Provide transcripts for audio and video content
• Allow users to control media playback independently
• Ensure media doesn't auto-play with sound
• Provide sign language interpretation when needed

Avoid

• Auto-playing media with audio that cannot be muted
• Video content without captions for spoken dialogue
• Media controls that are not keyboard accessible
• Audio content without text alternatives