Beyond Captions: The Importance of Audio Descriptions for Government Video Accessibility

Beyond Captions: Demystifying Audio Descriptions for Government Video Accessibility

Government agencies face ADA Title II web accessibility deadlines under WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and audio descriptions, the piece that comes after captions, are still something almost no agency has put in place.Join the Tightrope team for a practical session covering what audio descriptions actually require: when they're needed and when they're not, how to prioritize the content that matters most, and how to build them into your existing government video workflow in a way your team can sustain over time.What You'll Learn:Which ADA Title II compliance deadline applies to your agency, and what WCAG 2.1 Level AA requires for videoThe role audio descriptions play in meeting WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and how they differ from captionsWhen audio descriptions are required, including how archived meetings, re-uploads, and social content are treated under the ruleHow to prioritize which videos need attention first, without reviewing your entire archive at onceHow MediaScribe Narrate supports WCAG-aligned audio description workflows built specifically for government video, with seamless integration for Cablecast usersDesigned for government video teams and operators, including station managers, multimedia specialists, and AV or production staff, along with public information officers, city clerks, communications managers, IT leads, and anyone responsible for public-facing video content.