Accessibility for Audio/Video
The guidelines in this section cover how to develop audio/video presentations in English or Spanish that are accessible to all users, including people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Web Standards
Content for the Office of Head Start (OHS) is created by many organizations and individuals. Decisions made during content development affect our audience’s ability to find, understand, and use it. The Web and Communications Standards ensure consistent use of language, design, and styles across products, regardless of their authorship. Consistency in these matters is key to creating a unified voice for OHS, as well as complying with federal regulations. These choices are kept current using research into best practice and input from OHS and the National Training and Technical Assistance Centers Communications Workgroup, as well as evolving federal standards.
Transcription
The Office of Head Start National Centers and other vendors are required to transcribe their own multimedia, including webinars and audio conferences, for use on HeadStart.gov.
Captioning
HeadStart.gov requires all video presentations to have accessible synchronized media. Learn how to create a seamless viewing experience that is compliant with federal accessibility standards.
Multimedia Elements
Review guidelines for including photos and video in social media posts.
Audio and Podcast Specs
Explore audio and podcast specifications for the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECKLC) website. All media files need to follow Section 508 and captioning standards.
Video Specs
Follow these specifications when submitting video assets, including webinars and social media, to HSICC for processing.
Video Interpretation
Follow these guidelines when planning video interpreting for presentations, conferences, events, or webinars. Review best practices for presentation coordinators, speakers, and interpreters.
Translation and Subtitles
For captioning in Spanish, follow the guidelines for captioning video and audio files in English. However, here are some additional guidelines for Spanish content.
Media Release Form
Read this guideline to know when the HeadStart.gov Media Release Form is required.
Accessibility for Digital Media
Review guidelines for determining whether digital media developed for HeadStart.gov meets Section 508 requirements. Digital media includes animations, webinars, podcasts, audio conferences, and more.