Watch. Read. Your way.
Accessibility
News should not depend on how you see, hear, or navigate. These controls help you choose how to follow a story.
Captions and transcripts
Use the CC control in a video player for synchronized captions. Uploaded captions are enabled by default when supplied. YouTube and Vimeo captions are controlled by the original publisher and may not be available.
Open “Read transcript and visual description” below a clip to read at your own pace or download a text copy. Caption files can also be downloaded when provided. Captions should include speech, speaker names, and meaningful sounds—not just dialogue.
Visual information, explained
An audio-described version adds spoken descriptions of important visuals. When an editor provides one, “Watch audio-described version” opens it on YouTube or Vimeo in a new tab. A descriptive transcript can include on-screen text and actions, but it is not a substitute for audio description.
Keyboard and screen readers
Press Tab to move forward and Shift + Tab to move back. The first link, “Skip to content,” moves to the main page. Press Enter to open links and disclosure sections; use Space for buttons and checkboxes. Video controls follow your browser or the original provider.
Forms have visible labels, and save, upload, and error messages appear as text. Nothing requires dragging or listening for an alert.
Reading and motion
Use Reading size on Clips for larger context and transcript text, or zoom using your browser. The site follows your device's Reduce Motion setting. Videos do not autoplay; you choose when to load and play them.
What still needs human review
Our target is WCAG 2.2 AA. This is not a claim of certification or full conformance. Existing clips and third-party players may have gaps. Editors must check caption accuracy, timing, transcripts, and audio description; file validation cannot establish their quality.