As someone who proudly identifies as Deaf and Latine, I am committed to ensuring inclusivity and accessibility throughout my work. Prior to my current role at Harvard, I led user experience projects focused on accessibility while increasing my knowledge...
Captions convert audio dialogue and sounds into text that appears on a video, synchronized with audio. Captions provide equal access and effective communication for Deaf and hard of hearing people, which means that captions are essential in allowing full...
Accessibility is most effective when we ground compliance in human stories, center disabled voices, and build with genuine community.
Take a deep look at designing and building accessible experiences with expert Chimmy Kalu, including practical examples and exercises to help personalize the learning experience. Chimmy offers a new perspective on accessibility in your designs and...
If you’re posting a podcast or audio recording on a Harvard website, you’ll need to include a transcript nearby the corresponding audio content, either by integrating the transcript on the same page as the audio, or linking to it.
If you decide to caption your own video content rather than outsource this job to a captioning service, make sure the captions provide an accurate and meaningful alternative to the audio.
If you are an owner of a Harvard website requesting a Digital Accessibility Policy Exception, part of the exception includes creating an Equally Effective Alternate Access Plan (EEAAP). An EEAAP describes how information will be made available to...
Media player accessibility is essential for video content. Evaluate the accessibility and cross-device compatibility of the media player that comes with your video-distribution platform.
Multimedia content such as video and audio enrich the digital experience for website visitors. The following practices for captions, audio descriptions, and transcripts will help you create equivalent experiences for all users.
Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) supports the Harvard community in making sure that everyone has the opportunity to access the university’s knowledge, ideas, and resources. DAS offers training, consultation, and resources on accessibility for the...
Browse information and frequently asked questions about Harvard's Digital Accessibility Policy that went into effect on June 1, 2023.