Perceivable · Level AAA · Introduced in WCAG 2.0
WCAG 1.2.6: Sign Language (Prerecorded)
Published by whatisADA / Grow Wild Agency · Updated
What this criterion means
At Level AAA, prerecorded synchronized media includes sign-language interpretation of its audio. Interpretation is a distinct access route and should be planned with the intended language community.
A practical example
An instructional video for a regional audience offers a version with an interpreter signing the spoken material. The interpreter remains large enough to see facial expression and hand movement throughout the lesson.
How to check it
- Confirm the target sign language with the intended audience and arrange competent interpretation.
- Review the full interpreted version for coverage of dialogue, speaker changes and meaningful audio.
- Check the actual player size and responsive layout so the signing remains visible and unobstructed.
What can be missed
Sign languages are not interchangeable, and signing is not simply word-for-word caption translation. Captions and audio description remain separate requirements at their respective levels.
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