Exploring Exceptions in WCAG Success Criteria

Success Criteria with Media Alternative Exception

• 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (A)
• 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (A)
• 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (A)

Media Success Criteria Summary

Similar to text alternative, but applies to audio/video media. The information portrayed by the media needs to be presented in another way.

Media Alternative Exception

If the media itself serves as an alternative, then it is exempt from needing an alternative.

Examples

• Transcript
• Captions
• Video of Sign Language
• Audio description