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Sign language interpretation is equivalent

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This rule checks that sign language interpretation is equivalent to the spoken dialogue, lyrics, and significant sound effects in audio content.

Applicability

This rule applies to audio-only content or video content containing audio.

It does not apply to:

Expectation

The sign language interpretation conveys the same meaning as the spoken dialogue, lyrics, and significant sound effects in the audio content.

Examples

Passed

Passed example 1

A video includes an interpreter who signs the spoken content and significant sound effects including appropriate inflection and emotion.

  <video controls src="lesson1.mp4"></video>

Passed example 2

An audio recording is accompanied by a video with sign language interpretation that conveys the spoken dialogue.

  <audio controls src="latest-podcast.mp3"></audio>
  <video controls src="latest-podcast-signed.mp4"></video>

Failed

Failed example 1

A video includes an interpreter who signs the spoken content. The sign language only provides a short summary of the spoken content.

  <video controls src="lesson1-signed-summary.mp4"></video>

Failed example 2

An audio recording is accompanied by a video with sign language interpretation. The sign language contains errors and in places is little more than gestures approximating sign language.

  <audio controls src="latest-podcast.mp3"></audio>
  <video controls src="latest-podcast-sign-gestures.mp4"></video>

Failed example 3

A video includes an interpreter who signs the spoken content. The sign language does not include any inflection or emotional tone for the video.

  <video controls src="drama-flat-signed.mp4"></video>