WCAG 1.2.4
Level AA
Perceivable
1.2.4 Captions (Live)
Captions are provided for live audio content in synchronized media.
What 1.2.4 Captions (Live) means
Live webinars and streams are captioned in real time.
How to test
Verify live events offer real-time captioning (CART or automated with a human check).
How to meet it
Engage a live captioning service or enable real-time captions for all live broadcasts.
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Official reference: Understanding 1.2.4 Captions (Live) (W3C)
More Perceivable criteria
1.1.1 Non-text Content
1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)
1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
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