NO, PERO WHY? Watch it without the sound. Tools Captions are part of the message, not the last decoration. YOUR WORKING TEMPLATE Can the spoken words be followed accurately? Is it clear who is speaking when needed? Are meaningful sounds described? Does timing match the moment? Can text be read against the picture? Has someone checked the result in context? A FILLED EXAMPLE The introduction says the event moved, but the caption says it ended. Fix the word and check the timing before the crew shares the clip. BEFORE YOU SHARE Could a viewer understand the important development from the captions available? MAKE IT YOURS Use the notes space below, copy the prompts into your own document, or download the worksheet. A voice note or paper version works too. READING CAST: Universal Design for Learning Guidelines 3.0 https://udlguidelines.cast.org/ Options should address actual barriers. Offering a choice of formats alone does not make an experience accessible. MY NOTES