The University is committed to accessible and inclusive experiences. Captioning and accessible digital content benefits many of us, is easy to create, and increasingly inexpensive. For example, captioning makes content searchable and can support learning for non-Native English speakers, visual learners, and users in noisy or remote environments. We recommend incorporating captioning and document accessibility into your initial planning because it is easier and more cost effective. View our Captioning Decision Guide to assist in planning access, contact DRC for consultation.
Content guidelines and resources
Digital content
- Must be accessible per University's document accessibility guidelines.
- Examples include web pages, PDFs, documents, PowerPoints, or images.
Audio/Video posted on web pages or shared via email
- Must be accurately captioned per UArizona Captioning Guidelines.
- In some instances, audio description of videos may be required.
Live streamed events (webinars, ceremonies, etc.).
- Must follow UArizona Communication Access Guidelines
Auto-generated captions
Auto-generated captions are beneficial for many users but are not accurate enough to be ADA-compliant.
- When using auto-generated captions, alert your audience that the information may contain errors.
- If events require registration, use a disability access statement to allow for disability-related requests for accommodations. When a request is made, contact DRC.
- When posting a recording of an event or activity, check the auto-captions for accuracy and make needed corrections for spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Academic course content
Class is free and open to the public
- Must be captioned by content owner/department.
Class is behind authentication with no accommodation request
- Best practice is to have captioned materials. Notify attendees if you use auto-generated captions (see above).
Class with accommodation request
- DRC will ensure accessible content as a disability-related accommodation.