{"id":17407,"date":"2025-09-08T14:59:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T14:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/?p=17407"},"modified":"2025-09-08T15:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T15:00:01","slug":"eaa-backlog-video-compliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/eaa-backlog-video-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prioritize Backlog Video Content for EAA Compliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-dark alignfull p-post-header has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background is-style-dark--1\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);background-image:url(&#039;\/wp-content\/themes\/core\/assets\/media\/backgrounds\/hero-wave-blog.svg&#039;);background-position:50% 50%;background-size:cover;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aligngrid has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligngrid is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-ghost is-style-reversed is-style-ghost--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/blog\">Blog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aligngrid\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center aligngrid is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-008400e6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:0;padding-top:0;\" class=\"is-style-category wp-block-tribe-terms\"><ul class=\"wp-block-tribe-terms__list\"><li class=\"wp-block-tribe-terms__term\"><span class=\"wp-block-tribe-terms__link t-category\">Accessibility<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h1 style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-title\">How to Prioritize Backlog Video Content for EAA Compliance<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9116416d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/author\/3playmedia\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">3Play Media<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-date has-10-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-09-08T14:59:59+00:00\">September 8, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/solutions\/localization-teams\/#get-started\">Schedule a Call to Learn how the EAA ApPlies to You<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"alignfull alignfull wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/eLearning.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-radius:1rem;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/eLearning.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/eLearning-300x107.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/eLearning-1024x366.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/eLearning-768x274.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/european-accessibility-act-eaa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">European Accessibility Act (EAA)<\/a>&nbsp;has set a deadline of 2030 for audiovisual media services to ensure their backlog video content is compliant. This means that any existing video content that doesn\u2019t meet accessibility standards must be updated or replaced by the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compliance with the EAA is essential to reach a wider audience and avoid legal consequences. By making your backlog video content accessible, you can ensure that everyone will enjoy your content, regardless of their abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog offers practical guidance on how to approach your backlog video to achieve EAA compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0107af3e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-white has-border-color has-neutral-90-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow is-style-white--3\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:14px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:252px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/accessibility-lawsuits-hero.png\" alt=\"judge's gavel\" class=\"wp-image-13747\" style=\"border-radius:7px;width:252px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/accessibility-lawsuits-hero.png 600w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/accessibility-lawsuits-hero-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-overline is-style-overline--4\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0\">Get Started<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--5\" id=\"h-how-does-the-eaa-apply-to-your-video-content\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">How does the EAA apply to your video content?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">If your organization must prioritize its video backlog to comply with EAA, it\u2019s best to start as soon as possible. Speak to someone at 3Play for tailored advice on where to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/solutions\/localization-teams\/#get-started\">Schedule Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outlined is-style-outlined--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.3playmedia.com\/eaa-checklist\">Download the EAA Checklist<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-chartreuse has-border-color has-neutral-90-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow is-style-chartreuse--7\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:14px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--8\" id=\"h-table-of-contents\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li><a href=\"#requirements\">Understanding EAA Requirements for Video<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#start\">Start Here: Creating a foundation for proactive video accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#guide\">A Step-by-Step Guide to Prioritizing Your Video Backlog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step-1\">Step One: Inventory and Categorization<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step-2\">Step Two: Define Prioritization Criteria<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step-3\">Step Three: Scoring and Ranking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step-4\">Step Four: Resource Allocation and Planning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step-5\">Step Five: Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"requirements\">Understanding EAA Requirements for Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EAA utilizes&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsi.org\/human-factors-accessibility\/en-301-549-v3-the-harmonized-european-standard-for-ict-accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EN 301 549<\/a>, the European accessibility standard for information and communication technology (ICT) products and services. This standard integrates the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/understanding-wcag-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)<\/a>&nbsp;for web and software accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To comply with accessibility guidelines, videos must have the following components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Subtitles\/Captions<\/strong>: Accurate and synchronized captions for all spoken content and relevant non-speech audio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audio Description<\/strong>: Narration that describes important visual information for users who are blind or visually impaired.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transcripts<\/strong>: Text-based versions of the audio content, including spoken words and relevant non-speech audio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sign language interpretation<\/strong>: Interpretation into a sign language for deaf users, particularly for video communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessible video player<\/strong>: The video must be published on a player that fully supports these accessibility features and provides users with necessary controls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/which-languages-eaa-compliance\/\">Which Languages Are Required for EAA Compliance?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"start\">Start Here: Creating a foundation for proactive video accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving into your backlog, take the time to build a strong internal foundation around accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin by conducting cross-departmental accessibility training that is tailored to each team\u2019s specific function. Consider developing an accessibility hub, equipped with a checklist, to empower your team to incorporate accessibility directly into their workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, create an accessibility statement. This external resource should live on your website and explain the compliance measures you\u2019re taking. It should also provide guidance for users to submit feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-default has-border-color has-neutral-90-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:14px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--9\" id=\"h-who-should-be-involved-in-video-accessibility\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Who should be involved in video accessibility?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessibility is a collaborative effort across the entire organization. Here\u2019s a breakdown of key stakeholders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Content Creators:<\/strong>&nbsp;Responsible for the ideation, scripting, and production of video content. They need to be aware of EAA requirements to ensure their content is accessible from the outset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designers:<\/strong>&nbsp;Create visual elements and graphics for videos, ensuring they adhere to accessibility guidelines, such as color contrast and clear typography.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developers:<\/strong>&nbsp;Implement video players and interactive elements, ensuring they are compatible with assistive technologies and meet accessibility standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Product Managers:<\/strong>&nbsp;Oversee the video content creation process, ensuring that accessibility is prioritized and that the final product meets EAA compliance requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"guide\">A Step-by-Step Guide to Prioritizing Your Video Backlog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To meet EAA deadlines, organizations need to plan ahead and allocate resources accordingly. To make your backlog video content compliant with EAA standards, you will need to audit existing video libraries, train your team on the new standards, budget for any necessary changes, and incorporate accessibility into your current workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting a plan now will ensure you create a culture of proactive accessibility at your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-balanced-text is-style-small is-style-small--10\" id=\"step-1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Step 1: Inventory and Categorization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-balanced-text is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">The first step is to create a list of all videos hosted on your website. This can be an excel document, or imported into a project management system. Then create the following columns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-balanced-text is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>(Optional) Expiration date:&nbsp;<\/strong>Include if your videos have a limited shelf life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create date:&nbsp;<\/strong>Add a column for the creation date, if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platform:&nbsp;<\/strong>Add a column for the video\u2019s hosting platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Video length:&nbsp;<\/strong>Indicate the length of the video.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessibility Assets:&nbsp;<\/strong>Create a column for each video accessibility asset required (e.g. captions, audio description). Indicate which videos already have these assets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Format:&nbsp;<\/strong>Note if this video is a webinar recording, interview, short-form video, promotional, social video, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Department:&nbsp;<\/strong>If applicable, note which department owns this video (e.g. marketing, sales, customer support, human resources).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-gradient-border is-style-gradient-border--11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-images-sofia-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-images-sofia-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-images-sofia-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blog-images-sofia-2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-balanced-text is-style-small is-style-small--12\" id=\"step-2\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Step 2: Define Prioritization Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several avenues you can take when deciding which videos to prioritize, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>User Demand\/Requests:&nbsp;<\/strong>If users have specifically requested accessibility features for certain videos, those should be given higher priority.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audience Reach and Impact:&nbsp;<\/strong>Videos with the highest viewership, engagement, or strategic importance should be prioritized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Content Relevance and Lifespan:&nbsp;<\/strong>Focus on content that is still current and will remain relevant for the foreseeable future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal and Regulatory Risk:&nbsp;<\/strong>Prioritize content that is most likely to be subject to EAA scrutiny (e.g., public-facing, monetized video).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ease of Remediation:&nbsp;<\/strong>Consider the complexity and cost of making each video accessible. Some videos might be easier to address than others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-balanced-text is-style-small is-style-small--13\" id=\"step-3\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Step 3: Scoring and Ranking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is to score and rank your videos for prioritization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Devise a scored categorization system:<\/strong>&nbsp;You can use simple categorization systems like a high\/medium\/low scale or a numerical scale. Align the scoring criteria with your organization\u2019s priorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calculate overall priority:<\/strong>&nbsp;Use your scoring system and criteria (ex. length of video, content relevance, user demand, or number existing accessibility assets) to calculate the overall priority score for each video.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organize your videos by rank:<\/strong>&nbsp;Arrange the videos in descending order based on priority, with the highest-scoring videos at the top. You can also use tiered systems or graphs to visually illustrate the order of remediation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-chartreuse has-border-color has-neutral-90-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow is-style-chartreuse--14\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-radius:14px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--15\" id=\"h-is-my-video-backlog-exempt-from-the-eaa\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Is my video backlog exempt from the EAA?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>As stated in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX%3A32019L0882&amp;qid=1742240788710#:~:text=4.%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0This%20Directive,(b)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Article 2 of the EAA<\/a>, pre-recorded time-based media published before June 28, 2025 on websites and mobile apps is exempt from accessibility requirements.<br>Under&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX%3A32019L0882&amp;qid=1742240788710#:~:text=Without%20prejudice%20to%20Article,to%20audiovisual%20media%20services%3B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Article 32<\/a>, audiovisual media services (e.g., streaming platforms and broadcasters) have until 2030 to make their backlog content accessible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-balanced-text is-style-small is-style-small--16\" id=\"step-4\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Step 4: Resource Allocation and Planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve prioritized and outlined the assets needed for compliance, it\u2019s time to create a resource allocation plan. Your plan should encompass budgetary needs, a breakdown of team duties, and a roster of potential external vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Budget:&nbsp;<\/strong>Analyze the financial resources required for each prioritized video. This includes the cost for transcription, captioning, audio description, and other potential fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team members:<\/strong>&nbsp;Identify the skills and expertise needed for each video and assign team members accordingly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>External Vendors:<\/strong>&nbsp;Determine the gaps you\u2019ll need to fill with external resources. Research and select vendors based on expertise and costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, create a realistic timeline for addressing the backlog, considering the resources available, priority list, and the compliance deadline. Break down the timeline into smaller milestones to track progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also recommended you create a detailed project plan that outlines the tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities for each team member. Include contingency plans for unexpected delays or challenges.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-balanced-text is-style-small is-style-small--17\" id=\"step-5\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Step 5: Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. 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