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RE: mp3 and alt

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From: Paul Bohman
Date: Nov 8, 2002 2:21PM

Just to clarify, You wouldn't want to provide an "alt" attribute for an
audio file (alt is best used on images), but you would want to provide a
transcript or, in this case, perhaps a list of vocabulary with
definitions, pronunciation, or whatever else is appropriate for the
situation.

Assuming that your text alternative is adequate, all you really have to
do is provide a text link to both, as John Foliot suggested.

Paul Bohman
Technology Coordinator
WebAIM (Web Accessibility in Mind)
www.webaim.org
Center for Persons with Disabilities
www.cpd.usu.edu
Utah State University
www.usu.edu