Alternatives for Video / Animation

Software applications may have video or animated help files or tour guides etc. All video or animations need to be provided with alternatives for sound such as transcripts or captions for those with hearing impairments. For those who have visual impairments offering alternatives for animations or videos where there are long scenes with no descriptive dialogue is essential. (CEUD 1.7, IBM 3.2, IBM 4.6,VPAT section 1194.21 (h)).

Testing Techniques

These techniques may be used to perform the test.

Method

Manual checks are the only way to ensure there are other options available.

Criteria for this Test

Poor No alternatives
Fair Minimal alternative options such a title only.
Good Some alternative to video /animation such as a text summary
Excellent Good alternatives to the video /animation offered or Not Applicable

Results for this Test

Score Product
ExcellentAccess Menu
ExcellentAdobe Acrobat Professional
ExcellentAdobe Photoshop
ExcellentAdobe Reader
ExcellentCamtasia Studio Software
ExcellentEndNote
ExcellentMicrosoft Calculator
ExcellentMicrosoft Office Outlook
ExcellentMicrosoft Office Word
ExcellentPaint.NET
ExcellentWindows Live Messenger
ExcellentyEd - Graph Editor
GoodWindows Movie Maker
FairKMplayer
FairNero StartSmart
PoorGoogle Earth