Video player accessibility features
Our video hosting provider has been chosen with accessibility in mind. Here's what's available to help you get the most out of session videos.
Closed captions
- Look for the CC button in the video player controls to switch captions on. Click it again to turn them off.
- Where multiple caption tracks are available, you can select between them.
- Captions can also be generated automatically.
- Caption appearance (size, position, colour) is generally controlled through your browser or device accessibility settings.
Embedded transcripts
Sessions include embedded transcripts in the video player, which is useful if you prefer reading along, want to search for a specific point, or have hearing impairments.
Keyboard navigation
The video player supports full keyboard navigation, so you can play, pause, adjust volume, and move through a video without a mouse. The most useful shortcuts:
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Space or K | Play / Pause |
| Arrow up / down | Volume up / down |
| Left arrow or J | Rewind |
| Right arrow or L | Forward |
| C | Toggle captions |
| M | Mute / unmute |
| F | Toggle full screen |
| Shift + < | Slow down playback |
| Shift + > | Speed up playback |
| Tab | Navigate player controls |
Highly visible focus indicators appear on interactive elements as you navigate by keyboard, so you can always see where you are in the player.
Screen reader compatibility
The player has been built with clear labelling on buttons and controls, plus ARIA roles and attributes, for compatibility with screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.
Adjustable playback speed
You can change the playback speed of any session video for easier comprehension. Use the speed control in the player or the keyboard shortcuts above.
Chapters
Where chapters are available for a session, you can navigate directly to specific sections through the player's timeline or the chapters list.
Casting and large screens
The player supports casting to compatible devices if you'd prefer to watch on a larger screen.
Caption quality
Automatically generated captions are generally accurate, but occasional errors are possible, particularly with names, technical terms, or where audio quality varies. If you spot something significantly off, let us know.
Need help?
For broader accessibility information, including how to request additional accommodations, see our article on our commitment to accessibility. For specific issues with the video player on a particular session, email hello@futureative.com.