Theme: Non-text content and navigation
Tip 12: Video & Audio Accessibility
Core skill: Provide captions and transcripts for accessibility.
Why it matters
Captions support Deaf and hard-of-hearing users, people in noisy environments, and anyone who prefers reading over listening.
What to do (5-minute action)
- Ensure videos have accurate captions (auto-captions must be reviewed)
- Provide transcripts for audio-only content
- Avoid embedding critical information only in audio
Learn more
- Siteimprove Learning Hub: Accessible Multimedia
- University of Minnesota ODA: Video Captioning and Transcripts
- UCOP: Transcripts and Captioning
- LinkedIn Learning Using YouTube to time out verbatim scripts or create captions from scratch
Tip 13: Keyboard Accessibility
Core skill: Ensure content works without a mouse for accessibility.
Why it matters
Many users rely on keyboards, alternative input devices, or voice navigation. To make it accessible, all functionality of the content must be operable through a keyboard interface, without requiring specific timings for individual keystrokes, except where the underlying function depends on the path of the user’s movement rather than just the endpoints.
What to do (3-minute action)
- Test your webpage or document using only the Tab key
- Confirm links, buttons, and form fields are reachable and logical
- Avoid keyboard traps
Learn more
- W3.org: Keyboard