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Live Broadcasts

Live Broadcasts are defined as a facilitator presenting a PowerPoint via videoconference. Below we have defined each type and their respective accessibility requirements.

Live video - Facilitator is presenting with a PowerPoint deck in the background

• Facilitator should read everything on the PowerPoint being presented.
• Live caption is recommended for a live event. A cleaned-up version including proper wording, grammar, and punctuation of the live transcript must be made available**.**
• Create an accessible version of PowerPoint. If the presenter says each word on each slide, this can be skipped, but not recommended.
• If the event is recorded, the same rules apply as above under “Recorded Presentation”.
• Sign Language is not required.

Live Event Broadcasts

• Live real-time captioning (visible to users) is recommended, but not mandatory, for a live event. A cleaned-up version including proper wording, grammar, and punctuation of the live transcript must be made available.
• If the event is recorded, the same rules apply as above under “Recorded Presentation”.