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Re: video transcripts for talking heads: need to be synchronized?

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From: Mike Warner
Date: Apr 10, 2015 1:47PM

Hi Gary,

since the videos are just single-person talking heads with no changes in
the scene, we don't need audio descriptions...based on my understanding of
the regs, anyway.

Mike

2015-04-10 15:00 GMT-04:00 Morin, Gary (NIH/OD) [E] < <EMAIL REMOVED> >:

> IF a major overhaul of the videos is in the works for the near-future,
> then holding off might well make sense, time and money-wise. What about
> audio-description? Will you be able to work that in at the same time,
> bringing the videos up to a more full level of accessibility and
> conformance while you have the opportunity?
>
> Gary
> NIH
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