D2L Instructor Resources

Evaluating Videos in D2L for Audio Description

Posted on September 14, 2026

Federal Title II accessibility regulations require prerecorded videos to include audio descriptions when essential visual information is not communicated through narration.

All videos made available to students in D2L must be evaluated by the course instructor, regardless of where they are hosted or who created them. This includes Kaltura, YouTube, publisher-provided, embedded, uploaded, and externally linked videos.

• Not every video needs additional audio description. If essential visual information is already communicated through narration, no additional description is needed.
• Action is needed when important visual information is shown but not spoken. Use the Evaluate Existing Videos in D2L checklist and review the next steps for Kaltura, Publisher, and YouTube videos.

Not sure where to start? Complete the self-paced Audio Description for Accessible Video Training ​ for guidance, examples, checklists, and resources.

Need assistance?

• eLearning Live! Sessions: Register for an Audio Description session.
• Audio Description Office Hours: View Office Hour dates and times.  
• Contact eLearning

D2L Support Online, In-Person, and Around Campus!

Posted on September 08, 2026

Instructors, did you know eLearning offers a variety of D2L support options throughout the semester. Get help when and where you need it!

Visit eLearning D2L Support to learn more about:

• Audio Description Office Hours: View Audio Description Office Hour dates and times.
• Course Accessibility Office Hours: View Course Accessibility Office Hour dates and times.
• eLearning Live! Sessions: View and register for Live! sessions.
• In-Person D2L Support: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, TLC Room 1101, or by appointment.
• Self-Paced Trainings: View and self-enroll in trainings.

Questions? Contact eLearning