Audio Descriptions Required for Videos in Active D2L Courses – Effective April 24, 2026
Posted on April 20, 2026
Beginning April 24, 2026, Federal Title II regulations require Audio Descriptions for pre-recorded videos containing essential visual information not expressed through audio to ensure content is fully accessible to blind and low-vision individuals. Multiple communications and resources have been shared, since December 2025, to support faculty in preparing for this change.
If you currently use video in your D2L courses, or plan to in the future, review the resources below to ensure your video content is compliant with Federal Title II Audio Description requirements.
Resources and Checklists
- Checklist: Building Audio Descriptions into New Videos
- Checklist: Evaluating Existing Videos for Audio Descriptions
- Audio Descriptions FAQ's
- Request Audio Description for Kaltura Videos (Division approval required)
- Additional resources available at Audio Descriptions for Video
Training and Getting Help
- NEW! Self-Paced Training in TMS:
- NEW! Audio Descriptions for Accessible Video Training: (In-person summer training sessions)
- Thursday, June 18, 12 - 1 PM, Room TLC 1202, Registration Required
- Wednesday, July 15, 12 - 1 PM, Room TLC 1202, Registration Required
- Training for Departments (available upon request)
- eLearning Live! Sessions: (Online informational session in Webex)
- Thursday, April 23, 1- 1:30 PM, Registration Required
- Tuesday, June 16, 1 - 1:30 PM, Registration Required
- Tuesday, July 14, 1 - 1:30 PM, Registration Required
- Audio Description Office Hours: (In-person assistance)
- Monday, May 4, 9-10 AM, Room TLC 1101
- Thursday, May 28, 2026, 2 - 3 PM, Room TLC 1101
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10 - 11 AM, Room TLC 1101
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 9 - 10 AM, Room TLC 1101
- Monday, July 20, 2026, 3 - 4 PM, Room TLC 1101
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