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The Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) holds the standards for described and captioned media. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and provides a variety of resources to serve students with sensory disabilities. The Described and Captioned Media Program Description Key provides examples of what to describe.

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  • Try listening to the video with your eyes closed. Is the audio sufficiently loud and clear? Are images, questions, or equations adequately described aloud? Is an explanation of what is happening on the screen provided? Are references to “here” and “there” replaced with more specific descriptors? Is the final answer stated aloud? Consider how these small changes can improve instructional clarity for all students.

  • Describe the sequence of actions, first.

  • Several brief tutorials for video instruction in math demonstrate how to ensure visual aspects are as accessible as possible.

Related Information

Consider using the following resources for more information on audio descriptions: