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Accessibility and SUNY Libraries

Covers what SUNY Library Services is doing to address accessibility both internally and for SUNY

Configuration

Recording:

  • Save the recording to the cloud rather than your desktop so that Zoom can provide a transcript.
  • Before sharing the recording, be sure that it includes captions and a transcript.

Captions:

  • Enable the automated captions feature on your account for any Zoom session. Go to Settings, Meetings, scroll down to Automated Captions and make sure it's toggled on. Also check the Save Captions option to be sure it's active.
  • Remind the participants at the start of the meeting that captions are available. They can be activated by clicking on the CC Show Captions button:
    Zoom show captions
  • Before saving and sharing the recording, review the captions and correct any spelling or context errors.

Transcript:

  • In Zoom, under Settings, Meetings, make sure the Full Transcript option is toggled on.

Meeting Best Practices

Sound Quality:

  • Reduce background noise to ensure that your audio is of good quality, and speak closely to the microphone.
  • Mute any participants who aren't speaking so that attendees can focus on the speaker.

Screen Sharing:

  • Describe what's on the screen and what actions you're taking if you're demoing a process.
  • If you're going to use slides, consider sharing them ahead of time so that people may follow along.

Chat:

  • Not all participants may be able to see the chat, so avoid side conversations and repeat any pertinent points verbally

Documentation