Demystifying Closed Captioning: What WCAG 2.1AA Really Requires for Government Video
About This Webinar
Closed captioning is a foundational part of accessible government communication, but understanding the technical requirements and compliance expectations can be challenging.
In this on-demand webinar, Ray Tiley, CTO of Tightrope Media Systems, and Dana Healy, COO of Tightrope Media Systems, break down what WCAG 2.1 AA requires for government video and the practical steps agencies can take to implement captioning effectively across live and on-demand content.
What You'll Learn - WCAG 2.1 AA captioning requirements for government video - Best practices for captioning live streams and video on demand - Which captioning tools are essential—and which are optional - Considerations for audio descriptions, real-time translation, and AI-generated captions - How to navigate third-party content and accessibility responsibilities across platforms
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