WCAG 1.2.2
Level A
Perceivable
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)
Captions are provided for all prerecorded video with audio.
What 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) means
Deaf and hard-of-hearing users can read what is spoken and hear which sounds matter.
How to test
Play each video and verify synchronized, accurate captions (not auto-generated only) including speaker changes and key sound effects.
How to meet it
Add human-reviewed closed captions (SRT/VTT); include speaker identification and significant non-speech audio.
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Official reference: Understanding 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) (W3C)
More Perceivable criteria
1.1.1 Non-text Content
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
1.2.4 Captions (Live)
1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded)
1.3.1 Info and Relationships
1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics
1.3.4 Orientation
1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose
1.4.1 Use of Color
1.4.2 Audio Control
1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)
1.4.4 Resize Text
1.4.5 Images of Text
1.4.10 Reflow
1.4.11 Non-text Contrast
1.4.12 Text Spacing
1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus