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From: Shawn Henry
Date: Jul 26, 2021 10:34PM

Jonathan, Thanks for sharing that perspective.

Peter,

Some input:

* For a "description of a how-to video":
1. ideally the how-to video has integrated description (https://www.w3.org/WAI/media/av/av-content/#integrate-description)
2. some people would much prefer a descriptive transcript (that includes audio and visual information in text) so they can consume it at their own pace

* WCAG allows separate versions; that is, you can have a described version and a non-described version of the video.

* You could additionally provide an audio-only alternative as you describe. (Though probably wise to confirm that your users really would find it useful, before doing it.)

Hope that helps,
~Shawn



On 26-Jul-21 8:16 PM, Jonathan Avila wrote:
> Many legally blind people rely on audio description but also follow along and enjoy as much as possible with the visuals of video. Also people with disabilities watch videos together with other people and may want audio description with the visuals so sighted, non-sighted, and deaf/hard of hearing can all enjoy. Some folks are also visually impaired and hard of hearing and need both audio description and captions.
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