25 posts tagged with "WCAG"

AI audio description is a critical accessibility feature that makes visual media accessible to students who are blind or have low vision. Yet many educational institutions are still unclear about what AI audio descriptions are, when they're required, and how to implement them effectively. With the April 2026 ADA Title II compliance deadline approaching, understanding AI audio description requirements is essential for every college and university.

This comprehensive guide explains what AI audio descriptions are, why they matter, when they're required under WCAG 2.1, and how to implement them for your educational video content using AI technology.

Professional closed captioning requires understanding the various caption file formats available and when to use each one. Whether you're working with YouTube, streaming platforms, broadcast television, or HTML5 video players, choosing the right caption format ensures compatibility and proper display across all platforms. This comprehensive guide explores the major caption formats, their use cases, technical specifications, and how to import and export them for your video content.

New to caption files? Start with our beginner guide: what is a caption file?.

Recap Innovations is excited to announce the launch of our comprehensive live captioning and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, designed specifically for educational institutions preparing for the April 2026 ADA Title II compliance deadline. This new offering extends our industry-leading video accessibility platform to include real-time captioning for live events, lectures, webinars, and broadcasts.

Recap Innovations will be presenting at the UPCEA SOLAR 2025 conference in Portland, Oregon. Come learn about the latest innovations in video accessibility for online learning programs and how institutions are meeting compliance requirements while improving student outcomes.

Starting April 24, 2026, state and local governments, including public universities and colleges, must comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard under ADA Title II. This requirement significantly impacts how institutions handle video content, podcasts, webinars, and other time-based media. Understanding these requirements now is critical for planning, budgeting, and implementing compliant solutions before the deadline.

This comprehensive guide breaks down each WCAG 2.1 success criterion for time-based media (Guideline 1.2), explains what's required for ADA Title II compliance, and clarifies what goes beyond the minimum requirements.