What this criterion requires
Prerecorded audio content is provided in sign language interpretation.
Who it helps
People whose first language is a sign language, for whom captions in a written language are a second language.
Example: fails vs passes
Core service videos offered with captions only, on a AAA conformance claim.
Key videos produced with a sign language interpreter inset.
Captions are a second language for many native signers; AAA adds sign language for prerecorded audio.
How to meet and fix it
- Add a sign language interpreter inset to key videos
- Prioritize core service and emergency content if full coverage is not feasible
Common failures auditors find
- Claiming AAA for media pages that have captions but no sign language
Automated scanning catches a share of these instantly - run a free check - and a manual audit covers the judgement calls a tool cannot make.
Sources
- W3C, Understanding 1.2.6: Sign Language (Prerecorded) - w3.org/WAI
- W3C, How to Meet 1.2.6 (quick reference) - w3.org/WAI/quickref
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