Developing Audio or Video

Review guidelines for including photos and video in social media posts.

HeadStart.gov requires all video presentations to have accessible synchronized media. Learn how to create a seamless viewing experience that is compliant with federal accessibility standards.

The Office of Head Start National Centers and other vendors are required to transcribe their own multimedia, including webinars and audio conferences, for use on HeadStart.gov.

The guidelines in this section cover how to develop audio/video presentations in English or Spanish that are accessible to all users, including people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Review guidelines for determining whether digital media developed for HeadStart.gov meets Section 508 requirements. Digital media includes animations, webinars, podcasts, audio conferences, and more.

Read this guideline to know when the HeadStart.gov Media Release Form is required.

For captioning in Spanish, follow the guidelines for captioning video and audio files in English. However, here are some additional guidelines for Spanish content.

Follow these guidelines when planning video interpreting for presentations, conferences, events, or webinars. Review best practices for presentation coordinators, speakers, and interpreters. 

Follow these specifications when submitting video assets, including webinars and social media, to HSICC for processing.

Explore audio and podcast specifications for the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECKLC) website. All media files need to follow Section 508 and captioning standards.