Video Captioning

Turn your content into an inclusive experience by leveraging captioning features already available in OSU-supported platforms. 

Add captions to Kaltura videos

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Why Captioning Matters

Captions are essential for creating inclusive and accessible digital content. They provide a text alternative for spoken dialogue and key sounds, ensuring that videos can be understood by:

  • Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
  • Viewers in noisy or sound-sensitive environments
  • Non-native speakers who benefit from visual text support

The Department of Justice released a new rule on digital accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These rules mandate that by April 24, 2026, Oregon State University is required to meet certain digital accessibility technical standards, which include captioning. These new rules are intended to ensure our community has a more proactively accessible equitable experience rather than relying on reactive accommodations to receive access to the digital environment.

How To By Platform

Zoom and Online Events

Kaltura

YouTube

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