{"id":701,"date":"2026-04-01T19:30:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/digitalaccessibility\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=701"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:57:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T18:57:02","slug":"adding-description-to-youtube","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.hcfl.edu\/digitalaccessibility\/chapter\/adding-description-to-youtube\/","title":{"raw":"Adding Audio Description to YouTube Videos","rendered":"Adding Audio Description to YouTube Videos"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Adding Audio Description to YouTube Videos<\/h2>\r\nFaculty often use videos they did not create, such as YouTube lectures, documentaries, and publisher-provided content. When these videos are not fully accessible, instructors must take additional steps to ensure that all students can access the information.\r\n\r\nThis chapter focuses on practical strategies for adding audio description to YouTube videos, with emphasis on videos you do not own. It also includes options for videos you do control.\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--summary\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Chapter Overview<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nThis chapter explains how to evaluate YouTube videos for accessibility, how to add audio description using YouDescribe, and how to create described versions when you have access to the original video. It also introduces alternative strategies when description cannot be added.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Evaluate YouTube videos for missing visual information.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use YouDescribe to add audio description to videos you do not own.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Create audio described versions when you control the video.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Provide alternative access when needed.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Share accessible video options clearly with students.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-terms\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Terms<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<dl>\r\n \t<dt>YouDescribe<\/dt>\r\n \t<dd>A tool that allows users to add audio description to YouTube videos without editing the original file.<\/dd>\r\n \t<dt>Audio Described Version<\/dt>\r\n \t<dd>An alternative version of a video that includes narration describing important visual information.<\/dd>\r\n \t<dt>Alternative Access<\/dt>\r\n \t<dd>Providing another way to access content when full accessibility is not immediately possible.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Start with Evaluation<\/h3>\r\nBefore assigning any video, determine whether visual information is missing from the audio.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Listen without watching the screen<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Watch with the sound off to identify visual-only meaning<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify charts, text, or actions not explained verbally<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Consider whether all students can access the meaning<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accent\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Check<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nIf a student cannot understand the content without seeing the video, additional description is required.\r\n\r\nNote: Captions and audio description serve different purposes. Captions provide access to spoken audio, while audio description provides access to visual information. Both may be required for full accessibility.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Option 1: Videos You Do Not Own (Most Common)<\/h3>\r\nWhen using external videos, you cannot edit or re-upload them. In this case, YouDescribe is the primary solution.\r\n<h4>Using YouDescribe<\/h4>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youdescribe.org\/\">YouDescribe<\/a> allows you to add audio description to YouTube videos without modifying the original file.\r\n\r\nYouDescribe does not modify the original YouTube video. Instead, it creates a separate, accessible version with synchronized audio descriptions that must be shared via a YouDescribe link.\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--info\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Instructor Tip<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nDrafting a written outline or transcript of the video\u2014including key visual details\u2014can make the description process more efficient and accurate.\r\n\r\nAI tools can help generate a first draft of a descriptive transcript, but you must review and revise the output to ensure accuracy and alignment with the video.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>\u201cReview the following video and draft a descriptive transcript including visual details. Here is the link: [ADD VIDEO LINK].\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAlways verify AI-generated descriptions before using them.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h4>Step 1: Copy the Video URL<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Open the YouTube video<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Copy the link<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Step 2: Review the Video<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Watch the video and identify missing audio descriptions<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Step 3: Open YouDescribe<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/youdescribe.org\/\">YouDescribe<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Paste or search for the video<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Select the \u201cAdd Freestyle Description\u201d option<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Step 4: Add Description<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Select a description option (record narration or use text-to-speech)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe key visuals clearly and concisely<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use \u201cInsert Inline\u201d for short descriptions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use \u201cInsert Extended\u201d for longer explanations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Add pauses when needed<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Step 5: Save and Share<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Save the described version<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Share the YouDescribe link with students<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--info\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Instructor Tip<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nLabel links clearly, such as \u201cAudio Described Version (YouDescribe),\u201d and place them next to the original video.\r\n\r\nEnsure link text is descriptive so students understand the purpose.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/weyeL0_ja28\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"38\"]\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accent\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Check<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nAutomated YouTube captions are not sufficient. Provide a clean, edited transcript with accurate punctuation and speaker clarity.\r\n\r\nAudio description and transcripts work together to ensure full accessibility.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Option 2: Videos You Do Own<\/h3>\r\nWhen possible, design your videos with accessibility in mind by describing important visuals during the original narration.\r\n<h4>Step 1: Identify Missing Visual Information<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Review visuals not explained in narration<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Step 2: Write Description<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe actions, diagrams, and text<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Keep descriptions concise and clear<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accent\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Instructor Tip<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nCreate a script or outline that includes both narration and visual descriptions.\r\n\r\nAI tools can assist in drafting descriptions, but they must be reviewed and revised to ensure accuracy and instructional value.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/asuo-ai-labs.streamlit.app\/Image_Accessibility\">ASU Image Accessibility Tool<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/g\/g-67583ac30c508191b91e1fcfab611f31-alt-text-generator\">ChatGPT Alt Text Generator<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h4>Step 3: Record Narration<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Use clear audio<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Match timing with the video<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Step 4: Edit the Video<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Insert descriptions into pauses<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pause video for extended descriptions if needed<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Step 5: Upload and Label<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Upload as a separate video<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Label as \u201cAudio Described Version\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Link both versions together<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>When Description Is Not Possible<\/h3>\r\nIf you cannot add audio description, you must provide an alternative method for accessing the same information.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Write a summary of key visuals<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Provide an alternative accessible video<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Explain visuals in course materials<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Replace the video if necessary<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accent\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Important<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nA video should not be the only way students access required content if it is not fully accessible.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Choosing the Right Approach<\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Situation<\/th>\r\n<th>Recommended Approach<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>You do not own the video<\/td>\r\n<td>Use YouDescribe<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>You own the video<\/td>\r\n<td>Create described version<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Cannot modify video<\/td>\r\n<td>Provide alternative access<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Checklist<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Have you evaluated the video?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Is visual information explained?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Did you provide a described or alternative version?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Is a transcript available and accurate?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Are links clearly labeled?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--summary\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Chapter Summary<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nAccessible video requires intentional planning. YouDescribe provides a solution for external videos, while owned videos allow full control. When neither is possible, alternative access must be provided.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>You are responsible for accessibility regardless of video ownership.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>AI can support drafting but must be reviewed for accuracy.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>YouDescribe enables description without modifying original videos.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Transcripts and captions are essential alongside audio description.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Review Questions<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>What is the best option when you do not own a video?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>When can you create a fully described version?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What should you do if description is not possible?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Why is labeling important?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Practice Activity<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nSelect a YouTube video used in your course. Evaluate it and choose one approach:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Create a YouDescribe version, or<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Write an alternative description of key visuals<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nExplain how your changes improve accessibility.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Further Reading<\/h3>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youdescribe.org\/\">YouDescribe<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/media\/av\/\">W3C Multimedia Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/media\/audio-description\/\">W3C Audio Description Guidance<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox\">\r\n<h3><strong>Licenses and Attribution<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<h4>CC Licensed Content, Original<\/h4>\r\nThis educational material includes AI-generated content from ChatGPT by OpenAI. The original content created by Josh Hill, Neida Abraham, and Emiliana Olavarrieta from Hillsborough College is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/deed.en\">CC BY-NC 4.0<\/a>).\r\n<h4>Other Licensed Content<\/h4>\r\n<strong>How to use YouDescribe<\/strong>\r\nEmiliana Olavarrieta\r\nLicense: CCBYNC\r\n\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<h2>Adding Audio Description to YouTube Videos<\/h2>\n<p>Faculty often use videos they did not create, such as YouTube lectures, documentaries, and publisher-provided content. When these videos are not fully accessible, instructors must take additional steps to ensure that all students can access the information.<\/p>\n<p>This chapter focuses on practical strategies for adding audio description to YouTube videos, with emphasis on videos you do not own. It also includes options for videos you do control.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--summary\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Chapter Overview<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>This chapter explains how to evaluate YouTube videos for accessibility, how to add audio description using YouDescribe, and how to create described versions when you have access to the original video. It also introduces alternative strategies when description cannot be added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Evaluate YouTube videos for missing visual information.<\/li>\n<li>Use YouDescribe to add audio description to videos you do not own.<\/li>\n<li>Create audio described versions when you control the video.<\/li>\n<li>Provide alternative access when needed.<\/li>\n<li>Share accessible video options clearly with students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-terms\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Terms<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<dl>\n<dt>YouDescribe<\/dt>\n<dd>A tool that allows users to add audio description to YouTube videos without editing the original file.<\/dd>\n<dt>Audio Described Version<\/dt>\n<dd>An alternative version of a video that includes narration describing important visual information.<\/dd>\n<dt>Alternative Access<\/dt>\n<dd>Providing another way to access content when full accessibility is not immediately possible.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Start with Evaluation<\/h3>\n<p>Before assigning any video, determine whether visual information is missing from the audio.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Listen without watching the screen<\/li>\n<li>Watch with the sound off to identify visual-only meaning<\/li>\n<li>Identify charts, text, or actions not explained verbally<\/li>\n<li>Consider whether all students can access the meaning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accent\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Check<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>If a student cannot understand the content without seeing the video, additional description is required.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Captions and audio description serve different purposes. Captions provide access to spoken audio, while audio description provides access to visual information. Both may be required for full accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Option 1: Videos You Do Not Own (Most Common)<\/h3>\n<p>When using external videos, you cannot edit or re-upload them. In this case, YouDescribe is the primary solution.<\/p>\n<h4>Using YouDescribe<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youdescribe.org\/\">YouDescribe<\/a> allows you to add audio description to YouTube videos without modifying the original file.<\/p>\n<p>YouDescribe does not modify the original YouTube video. Instead, it creates a separate, accessible version with synchronized audio descriptions that must be shared via a YouDescribe link.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--info\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Instructor Tip<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Drafting a written outline or transcript of the video\u2014including key visual details\u2014can make the description process more efficient and accurate.<\/p>\n<p>AI tools can help generate a first draft of a descriptive transcript, but you must review and revise the output to ensure accuracy and alignment with the video.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cReview the following video and draft a descriptive transcript including visual details. Here is the link: [ADD VIDEO LINK].\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Always verify AI-generated descriptions before using them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Step 1: Copy the Video URL<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the YouTube video<\/li>\n<li>Copy the link<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Step 2: Review the Video<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Watch the video and identify missing audio descriptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Step 3: Open YouDescribe<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/youdescribe.org\/\">YouDescribe<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Paste or search for the video<\/li>\n<li>Select the \u201cAdd Freestyle Description\u201d option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Step 4: Add Description<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Select a description option (record narration or use text-to-speech)<\/li>\n<li>Describe key visuals clearly and concisely<\/li>\n<li>Use \u201cInsert Inline\u201d for short descriptions<\/li>\n<li>Use \u201cInsert Extended\u201d for longer explanations<\/li>\n<li>Add pauses when needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Step 5: Save and Share<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Save the described version<\/li>\n<li>Share the YouDescribe link with students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--info\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Instructor Tip<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Label links clearly, such as \u201cAudio Described Version (YouDescribe),\u201d and place them next to the original video.<\/p>\n<p>Ensure link text is descriptive so students understand the purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"How to use YouDescribe\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/weyeL0_ja28?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"h5p-38\">\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-38\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"38\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"EMILIANA VID\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accent\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Accessibility Check<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Automated YouTube captions are not sufficient. Provide a clean, edited transcript with accurate punctuation and speaker clarity.<\/p>\n<p>Audio description and transcripts work together to ensure full accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Option 2: Videos You Do Own<\/h3>\n<p>When possible, design your videos with accessibility in mind by describing important visuals during the original narration.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 1: Identify Missing Visual Information<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Review visuals not explained in narration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Step 2: Write Description<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe actions, diagrams, and text<\/li>\n<li>Keep descriptions concise and clear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accent\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Instructor Tip<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Create a script or outline that includes both narration and visual descriptions.<\/p>\n<p>AI tools can assist in drafting descriptions, but they must be reviewed and revised to ensure accuracy and instructional value.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/asuo-ai-labs.streamlit.app\/Image_Accessibility\">ASU Image Accessibility Tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/g\/g-67583ac30c508191b91e1fcfab611f31-alt-text-generator\">ChatGPT Alt Text Generator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Step 3: Record Narration<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Use clear audio<\/li>\n<li>Match timing with the video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Step 4: Edit the Video<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Insert descriptions into pauses<\/li>\n<li>Pause video for extended descriptions if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Step 5: Upload and Label<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload as a separate video<\/li>\n<li>Label as \u201cAudio Described Version\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Link both versions together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>When Description Is Not Possible<\/h3>\n<p>If you cannot add audio description, you must provide an alternative method for accessing the same information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Write a summary of key visuals<\/li>\n<li>Provide an alternative accessible video<\/li>\n<li>Explain visuals in course materials<\/li>\n<li>Replace the video if necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--accent\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Important<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>A video should not be the only way students access required content if it is not fully accessible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Choosing the Right Approach<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Situation<\/th>\n<th>Recommended Approach<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>You do not own the video<\/td>\n<td>Use YouDescribe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>You own the video<\/td>\n<td>Create described version<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cannot modify video<\/td>\n<td>Provide alternative access<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Checklist<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Have you evaluated the video?<\/li>\n<li>Is visual information explained?<\/li>\n<li>Did you provide a described or alternative version?<\/li>\n<li>Is a transcript available and accurate?<\/li>\n<li>Are links clearly labeled?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--summary\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Chapter Summary<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Accessible video requires intentional planning. YouDescribe provides a solution for external videos, while owned videos allow full control. When neither is possible, alternative access must be provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li>You are responsible for accessibility regardless of video ownership.<\/li>\n<li>AI can support drafting but must be reviewed for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>YouDescribe enables description without modifying original videos.<\/li>\n<li>Transcripts and captions are essential alongside audio description.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Review Questions<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ol>\n<li>What is the best option when you do not own a video?<\/li>\n<li>When can you create a fully described version?<\/li>\n<li>What should you do if description is not possible?<\/li>\n<li>Why is labeling important?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Practice Activity<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Select a YouTube video used in your course. Evaluate it and choose one approach:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a YouDescribe version, or<\/li>\n<li>Write an alternative description of key visuals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Explain how your changes improve accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h3 class=\"textbox__title\">Further Reading<\/h3>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youdescribe.org\/\">YouDescribe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/media\/av\/\">W3C Multimedia Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/media\/audio-description\/\">W3C Audio Description Guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox\">\n<h3><strong>Licenses and Attribution<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>CC Licensed Content, Original<\/h4>\n<p>This educational material includes AI-generated content from ChatGPT by OpenAI. 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