Do It Yourself – Accessible Media

Captions & Transcripts

Here are some resources for you to provide your own captions and transcripts based on the video server you are using:

• • Vimeo – Adding Captions & Subtitles opens a new window
  • YouTube – Adding Captions or Transcripts opens a new window
  • Audio Description: Do-It-Yourself with You Describe opens a new window
    • NOTE: Follow the Support link for detailed instructions on how to get started.

Accessible Video Players

AccessibilityOz has created OzPlayer, a fully accessible video player with keyboard accessibility, captions and a transcript:

• • Visit this link to download OzPlayer opens a new window

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), also has an accessible HTML5 video player. Visit the link below for the free download.

• • Visit this link to download the AFB video player opens a new window

Accessible Media Testing

If your media is located on a Mason website and you are unsure of its accessibility (captions/video player), visit Web Accessibility Testing for more information and to submit a request for a website evaluation