Audio Descriptions for Video

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What are Audio Descriptions? Audio Descriptions are when the media creator narrates key visual elements (actions, speakers, settings, and on-screen text) that is shown onscreen, by describing visual elements verbally in the main video narration, or by adding a separate Audio Description track.

Audio Descriptions are only necessary when there are visual-only elements in a video that are not fully described in the main audio track. Not all video content will need a separate Audio Description track.

Why are Audio Descriptions required? Federal Title II regulations require Audio Descriptions for pre-recorded videos containing essential visual information not expressed through audio to ensure they are fully accessible to blind and low-vision individuals.

What media platform is best for creating videos for D2L? Kaltura is the recommended platform for creating accessible videos.

Adding Audio Descriptions to Videos

New Videos in D2L

Before recording a new video, plan ahead to build-in Audio Descriptions to ensure key visual elements are fully described in the main video narration.

Existing Videos in D2L

Evaluate existing video(s) to determine if key visual elements are being narrated in the main video narration. Videos that do not fully describe key visual elements in the main video narration will either:

Audio Description Resources

Audio Description Resources
Kaltura for Video Creation

Kaltura is the recommended platform for creating accessible videos at LCC. 

New to Kaltura? Complete the Using Kaltura in D2L Courses Training to learn more.

Audio Descriptions Training and Help

Learn more about Audio Descriptions, how to evaluate existing videos, and how to build-in Audio Descriptions for future videos by attending any of the following learning opportunities:

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eLearning Live! Sessions

Online sessions hosted in Webex to learn more about Audio Descriptions, how to evaluate existing videos, and how to build-in Audio Descriptions for future videos.

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Office Hours

In-Person sessions in eLearning to get one-on-one assistance with Audio Descriptions.

Spring Office Dates

  • Monday, May 4, 2026, 9 - 10 AM, TLC 1101

Summer Office Dates

  • Thursday, May 28, 2026, 2 - 3 PM, TLC 1101
  • Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10 - 11 AM, TLC 1101
  • Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 9 - 10 AM, TLC 1101
  • Monday, July 20, 2026, 3 - 4 PM, TLC 1101

Fall Office Dates

  • Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 10 - 11 AM, TLC 1101
  • Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 2 - 3 PM, TLC 1101
  • Thursday, September 24, 2026, 12 - 1 PM, TLC 1101
  • Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 9 - 10 AM, TLC 1101
  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11 AM - 12 PM, TLC 1101
  • Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3 - 4 PM, TLC 1101
  • Monday, November 16, 2026, 1 - 2 PM, TLC 1101
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Self-Paced Training

Training available within the Talent Management System (TMS).

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In-Person Training

Training times and locations are avaliable to get assistance with Audio Descriptions.

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