object for video only must have alternative

Rule ID Video 2
Definition object elements used for prerecorded video only content must have text or audio descriptions of the video content.
Purpose
  • Text and audio descriptions provide a means for people who cannot see the video to understand the video content.
  • Some types of learning disabilities affect visual processing, text and audio descriptions provide an alternative way to understand the video content.
Required Yes for HTML5 and ARIA Techniques ruleset mapping
WCAG Success Criteria

1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A, Primary Success Criterion)

Other Related Success Criterion:

Rule Category Audio/Video
Scope Element
Target Resources object elements
  • object
Techniques
  • Use the video element instead of the object element for video only content, since the video element provides better support for audio description tracks.
  • Include an audio track in the video that describes the video content.
  • Use aria-describedby attribute to point to a text description of the video only content.
Manual Checks
  • When audio descriptions are enabled on the media player, check to make sure the audio description can be heard.
  • If there is a audio description make sure the description accurately describes the video content.
  • If there is a text description make sure the description accurately describes the video content.
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