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Re: transcription of audio

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From: Jonathan Avila
Date: Nov 5, 2018 8:08AM

> , I would swap 1.2.5 to AAA and 1.2.8 to Level AA, essentially requiring transcripts at AA and requiring audio descriptions (if necessary) at AAA.

I respectfully disagree that audio description should be at Level AAA. Synchronized audio descriptions whether added in the pauses or are written into the narration are as important as captions. Most if not all videos include valuable visual details that are important for users with visual impairments to access. An alternative that is separate is not an equivalent experience.

Jonathan

Jonathan Avila
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