Videos can be a great way to relay information when used appropriately. You do need to make sure this content is accessible to everyone, including those with hearing or sight difficulties.
To ensure your videos are accessible, they need to have -
YouTube auto-generates this information, such as captions, for you. If you upload your video to YouTube, and then embed that video onto your webpage, you know that your video will meet the requirements.
Get in touch with the Social Media team to find out how to upload your videos to an official YouTube channel.
Take a look at the Content Type Directory to see our video content types. It is best to use a content type, rather than paste the video source code amongst your copy. The content types include elements such as video titles, which can be used by screen readers to navigate the page.