Creating accessible media content generally means adding transcription and/or captions to video content.
By default, all videos created in or uploaded to Kaltura are captioned and the captions are visible when the video is shared, e.g., published on a webpage or embedded in a Canvas course site. These captions are machine-generated using Automated Speech Recognition and must be reviewed (and edited as needed) by the video owner to ensure accuracy.
For Kaltura videos that were created or uploaded prior to December 17 2025, the owner must request and enable machine captioning prior to sharing the video.
Zoom Live Transcriptions
Consider enabling Live Transcriptions in your Zoom meetings. The Live Transcription feature in Zoom allows Zoom participants to view auto-transcriptions or closed captions. If you have a DAS student who requires closed captions during lecture, DAS will provide assistance setting up the closed caption settings and also provide professional transcription services for course meetings. If the meeting will be recorded, you can configure Zoom to send the audio transcription to Kaltura along with the Zoom recording. This audio transcription will appear in Kaltura and can be edited and published to provide captioning on the recorded video.
Taking Captions to the Next Level
If you have a student who has registered with Disability Access Services (DAS), the DAS team will provide professional captioning for the media content in your course. This ensures that the accuracy and quality of the captions meet legal requirements.
If you are interested in learning more about the factors required for quality captioning, the Described and Captioned Media Program provides excellent educational resources through their Captioning Key documentation including the following topics: