[Athen] Is a transcript considered an acceptable alternative for an uncaptioned video

[John Elmer]

Short answer:  No it is not.  Neither is having an interpreter.

From: athen-list-bounces at mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces at mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Humbert, Joseph A
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 6:29 AM
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Subject: [Athen] Is a transcript considered an acceptable alternative for an uncaptioned video

Hi all,

I would like your opinion:

Is a transcript considered an acceptable alternative for an uncaptioned video?

I'm not going to get into the details of why I am bringing up this issue, I would just like people's feedback.  Thankx

Joe Humbert, Assistive Technology and Web Accessibility Specialist
UITS Adaptive Technology and Accessibility Centers
Indiana University, Indianapolis and Bloomington
535 W Michigan St. IT214 E
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Office Phone: (317) 274-4378
Cell Phone: (317) 644-6824
johumber at iupui.edu<mailto:johumber at iupui.edu>
http://iuadapts.Indiana.edu/<http://iuadapts.indiana.edu/>

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