{"id":18423,"date":"2025-11-19T19:05:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T19:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/?p=18423"},"modified":"2025-11-24T16:16:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T16:16:38","slug":"ada-video-compliance-budgeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/ada-video-compliance-budgeting\/","title":{"rendered":"A University Guide to Budgeting and Auditing for ADA Video 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\">Legislation &amp; Compliance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h1 style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-title\">A University Guide to Budgeting and Auditing for ADA Video 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\/noahpearson\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Noah Pearson<\/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=\"2025-11-19T19:05:36+00:00\">November 19, 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=\"\/resources\/ada-title-ii-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Our ADA Title II Compliance Checklist<\/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=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ada-auditing-budgeting.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"person typing on calculator\" style=\"border-radius:1rem;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ada-auditing-budgeting.png 600w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ada-auditing-budgeting-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <strong>April 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/law-and-regs\/regulations\/title-ii-2010-regulations\/\">ADA Title II<\/a> compliance deadline fast approaching<\/strong>, public colleges and universities must ensure that all programs, services, and digital materials are accessible to individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because video content plays such a central role in modern learning and can be especially challenging to make accessible, it\u2019s essential for institutions to take a proactive approach to remediation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenges around ADA video compliance include creating accurate captions, adding audio descriptions, and providing properly formatted transcripts for students who rely on assistive technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Institutions now face the dual challenge of auditing existing content and budgeting effectively for accessible media. This guide will walk universities through the key steps to plan, budget, and audit video content, helping them meet compliance requirements while fostering a more equitable learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-small is-style-small--3\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start early:<\/strong> Audit all video and digital content now to meet upcoming Title II deadlines in April 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan strategically:<\/strong> Categorize content and build a budget that covers both backlog and ongoing accessibility needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leverage the right tools:<\/strong> Use 3Play Media\u2019s captioning, transcription, and audio description to simplify compliance and ensure inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-the-countdown-to-ada-video-compliance\">The Countdown to ADA Video Compliance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-phase-1-conducting-a-content-audit\">Phase 1: Conducting a Content Audit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-phase-2-building-a-budget-for-title-ii-compliance\">Phase 2: Building a Budget for Title II Compliance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-summary-action-plan\">Summary Action Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-what-s-next\">What&#8217;s Next<\/a>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-ada-video-compliance-faqs\">ADA Video Compliance FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-countdown-to-ada-video-compliance\">The Countdown to ADA Video Compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\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:66.66%\">\n<p>With the Department of Justice\u2019s new regulations taking effect in 2026, institutions are now facing a clear mandate: make all digital and video content accessible to individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But beyond compliance, this moment offers higher education a chance to redefine what equitable access looks like in the digital classroom, ensuring that every student can fully engage with online learning and communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--4\" id=\"h-what-is-title-ii\">What is Title II?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/title-II-countdown-image.png\" alt=\"sand timer in front of wall clock\" class=\"wp-image-18432\" style=\"width:230px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/title-II-countdown-image.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/title-II-countdown-image-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all public entities (including state and local governments, public colleges, and universities) to ensure that their programs and services are accessible to individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the digital age, this includes online and multimedia content such as videos, course materials, and virtual events. Whether a lecture is streamed live, archived in an LMS, or shared publicly on YouTube, it must be made accessible through tools like captions, transcripts, and audio description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To meet compliance standards, universities are expected to align their digital content with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/WCAG21\/\">WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines<\/a><\/strong>, which provide internationally recognized standards for making web and video content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put: Title II extends the same accessibility expectations that exist for physical spaces to the digital spaces where learning and communication now happen every day.<\/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-dark has-border-color has-neutral-90-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow is-style-dark--5\" 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-vertically-aligned-center 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 aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/checklist-cta-image.png\" alt=\"checklist\" class=\"wp-image-17945\" style=\"border-radius:7px;width:252px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/checklist-cta-image.png 600w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/checklist-cta-image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/checklist-cta-image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/checklist-cta-image-376x376.png 376w\" 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--6\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0\">Free Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--7\" id=\"h-title-ii-compliance-checklist\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Title II Compliance Checklist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Download this checklist for a comprehensive breakdown of Title II requirements, an example timeline for compliance, a systematic guide to tackling content backlogs, and more!<\/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=\"\/resources\/ada-title-ii-checklist\/\">Download the Checklist<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--8\" id=\"h-why-ada-video-compliance-matters-for-higher-education\">Why ADA Video Compliance Matters for Higher Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ADA Title II marks an important shift in how universities approach accessibility. Instead of waiting for individual students to request accommodations, the new ruling requires institutions to proactively ensure that digital and video content is accessible from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/fastats\/disability.htm?\">According to the CDC<\/a>, 15.7% of US adults have difficulty hearing, and 18.0% have difficulty seeing, highlighting the need for a proactive approach to accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This legislation helps not only those who identify as having a disability, but also the millions of people who don\u2019t consider themselves disabled and wouldn\u2019t think to request an accommodation, but would benefit from accessibility features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also reduces the burden on disability services teams and faculty who often scramble to retrofit content and creates a more consistent, inclusive experience for all learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By embedding accessibility into everyday workflows, universities can support students more effectively, minimize legal risk, and build a campus culture centered on equity rather than exceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--9\" id=\"h-upcoming-title-ii-deadlines\">Upcoming Title II Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the Title II deadlines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Deadline<\/th><th>Applies To<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>April 24, 2026<\/strong><\/td><td>Public entities (state &amp; local governments, public colleges\/universities) serving a population of <strong>50,000 or more<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Includes institutions with small student populations if they reside in a jurisdiction with a large population.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>April 26, 2027<\/strong><\/td><td>Public entities serving a population <strong>less than 50,000<\/strong><\/td><td>Gives smaller jurisdictions extra time, but compliance still required by this date.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important note<\/strong>: These deadlines apply to <em>existing<\/em> content, not just new uploads. That means auditing, remediation, staffing, and budgeting all need to begin now to meet the timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phase-1-conducting-a-content-audit\">Phase 1: Conducting a Content Audit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before creating a budget, it\u2019s essential to understand the full scope of content that requires remediation. For large universities, the total amount of video needing captions and audio descriptions can easily reach millions of minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing the scope is crucial for institutions estimate costs accurately and allocate resources effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll now cover the steps you need to take to efficiently audit your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--10\" id=\"h-1-assemble-a-compliance-team\">1. <strong>Assemble a Compliance Team<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in auditing content for Title II compliance is to bring together a dedicated <strong>compliance team<\/strong>. Accessibility is not just an IT or disability services issue, it requires collaboration across multiple departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\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:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/compliance-team-image.png\" alt=\"team at table\" class=\"wp-image-18433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/compliance-team-image.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/compliance-team-image-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>A strong team typically includes representatives from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disability services<\/strong> \u2013 to provide expertise on student needs and compliance requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IT and media services<\/strong> \u2013 to manage technical implementation of captions, transcripts, and accessible video players<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty or instructional designers<\/strong> \u2013 to make sure course content is accessible while maintaining effective teaching and learning outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal or compliance officers<\/strong> \u2013 to advise on regulatory obligations and documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Administrative leadership<\/strong> \u2013 to oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and cross-department coordination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Clearly defining roles and responsibilities at the outset ensures that everyone knows their part in the process. This collaborative approach also helps universities respond efficiently to accessibility gaps and streamline remediation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--11\" id=\"h-2-conduct-a-video-content-inventory\">2. Conduct a Video Content Inventory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your compliance team is in place, the next step is to <strong>identify and catalog all video assets<\/strong> across the university. Conducting a thorough content inventory provides a clear picture of what exists, where accessibility gaps may lie, and how much content will require remediation \u2014 critical information for budgeting and planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key steps for an effective content inventory include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identify all content sources:<\/strong> Look across learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, etc.), public websites, online video platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.), social media channels, video libraries, archived lectures, virtual events, and webinars. Don\u2019t forget embedded third-party content, such as guest lectures, vendor videos, or integrated learning tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Categorize content by type and format:<\/strong> Note whether videos are live-streamed, recorded lectures, short clips, or multimedia presentations. This helps determine the specific accessibility services required, which we will expand on in step #3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Record ownership and usage:<\/strong> Track who owns the content, how often it is used, and which courses or departments rely on it. This information helps prioritize remediation efforts and assign responsibilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flag high-priority assets:<\/strong> Identify videos that are essential for student learning, public-facing, or frequently accessed. These should be addressed first to minimize compliance risk and maximize impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Centralize documentation:<\/strong> Maintain a single, organized record of all content, including file locations, formats, accessibility status, and notes on remediation needs. This centralized inventory supports ongoing compliance tracking and reporting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--12\" id=\"h-3-assess-accessibility-of-each-asset\">3. <strong>Assess Accessibility of Each Asset<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing your content inventory, the next step is to <strong>categorize each video asset based on the accessibility features it requires<\/strong>. This helps universities prioritize remediation and allocate resources efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key elements to review during an accessibility assessment include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/popular-topics\/closed-captioning\/\">Captions<\/a>:<\/strong> All spoken content should have synchronized captions that identify speakers and include important non-speech sounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/learn\/popular-topics\/audio-description\/\">Audio Descriptions<\/a>:<\/strong> Videos with critical visual information should include audio descriptions for students who are blind or have low vision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transcripts:<\/strong> Provide complete, screen reader\u2013friendly transcripts that serve as a text alternative for all audio and visual content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Video Player Accessibility:<\/strong> Ensure players are compatible with assistive technologies and support keyboard navigation, screen readers, and adjustable playback features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third-Party Content:<\/strong> Review external videos and embedded tools to confirm accessibility, and coordinate with vendors to obtain captions, transcripts, or audio descriptions if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--13\" id=\"h-tools-to-conduct-an-accessibility-audit\">Tools to Conduct an Accessibility Audit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Conducting an audit can be done with manual review and automated tools to increase efficiency. Combining the two helps universities find obvious accessibility problems quickly while also checking harder-to-spot issues, like complex visuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-xx-small is-style-xx-small--14\" id=\"h-automated-accessibility-tools\"><strong>Automated Accessibility Tools<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools quickly scan websites, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Learning_management_system\">LMS<\/a> platforms, and video content to detect common accessibility issues such as missing captions, poor color contrast, or inaccessible headings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples include <strong>WAVE, Siteimprove, Axe, and SortSite<\/strong>, which provide detailed reports and recommendations for fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also LMS-native tools designed specifically to scan course content for accessibility issues. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blackboard Ally<\/strong> \u2014 integrates with multiple LLMs including Blackboard Learn, Canvas, and Moodle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UDOIT (Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool) <\/strong>\u2014 Canvas&#8217; built-in accessibility tool <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> Moodle&#8217;s Accessibility Starter Toolkit<\/strong> \u2014 Moodle&#8217;s built-in accessibility tool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\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:66.66%\">\n<p>While automated tools are efficient, they cannot catch all issues, especially nuanced content like complex diagrams, animations, or context-dependent visual information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-xx-small is-style-xx-small--15\" id=\"h-manual-review\"><strong>Manual Review<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes checking captions for accuracy, reviewing audio descriptions, testing video players with screen readers, and ensuring transcripts are readable and properly formatted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human review is essential for verifying that content meets accessibility standards and is usable by students with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty or instructional designers can also check whether the content is easy for students to understand and use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hitl-dubbing-image.png\" alt=\"video editor\" class=\"wp-image-17943\" style=\"width:234px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hitl-dubbing-image.png 500w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hitl-dubbing-image-188x300.png 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-phase-2-building-a-budget-for-title-ii-compliance\">Phase 2: Building a Budget for Title II Compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the initial audit has quantified your compliance debt, the next crucial step is translating those minutes into a sustainable financial plan. This plan must address both the cost of <em>fixing<\/em> existing content and the cost of maintaining compliance for <em>new<\/em> content going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--16\">A. Cost Modeling: Vendor vs. In-House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first decision in budgeting is determining your primary fulfillment strategy. The costs associated with each model are calculated differently and have different risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-xx-small is-style-xx-small--17\" id=\"h-1-vendor-model-e-g-3play-media\">1. Vendor Model (e.g., <a href=\"\/ada-title-ii-compliance\/\">3Play Media<\/a>)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most straightforward and reliable approach for meeting regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost Metric:<\/strong> <strong>Cost Per Minute (CPM)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget Calculation:<\/strong> (Total Minutes from Audit) x (Vendor CPM Rate) = Total Remediation Cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Guaranteed Accuracy:<\/strong> Vendors can support the specific accuracy requirements you have across different video formats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scalability:<\/strong> Ability to handle large batches of content quickly, reducing the timeline for compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turnaround Time:<\/strong> Faster processing, often within 24-48 hours, essential for course materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Requires dedicated funding commitment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-chartreuse has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-chartreuse--18\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/ada-title-ii-compliance\/\">Learn About 3Play Media&#8217;s Comprehensive Title II Services<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-xx-small is-style-xx-small--19\">2. In-House Model<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This involves using internal staff (e.g., student workers, instructional designers) to handle captioning and transcription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost Metric:<\/strong> <strong>Fully Loaded Staff Hour Rate<\/strong> (Salary + Benefits + Overhead).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget Calculation:<\/strong> (Total Minutes from Audit) x (Estimated Minutes per Hour for Manual Work) x (Staff Hour Rate) = Total In-House Cost.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Note: Manual captioning\/transcription often takes 5 to 10 times the video length.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Seemingly lower upfront cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hidden Costs:<\/strong> High staff turnover, training overhead, and critical quality assurance (QA) needed to ensure 99% accuracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk:<\/strong> Quality issues can still expose the institution to legal risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong><\/em> <em>Use a reliable vendor for all high-priority, public-facing, and academic content where accuracy is non-negotiable. Only use in-house resources for quality review or very low-stakes internal materials.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--20\">B. Identifying Budget Components<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your annual compliance budget should be structured around two primary cost buckets to ensure completeness:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-xx-small is-style-xx-small--21\" id=\"h-remediation-costs-one-time-project-based\">Remediation Costs (One-Time \/ Project-Based)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This budget is solely for tackling the <strong>existing backlog<\/strong> identified in the audit. It should be treated as a project with a defined scope and timeline (e.g., a 12-to-24 month remediation window).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example:<\/em> $50,000 to caption the 5,000 minutes of high-risk archival lectures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-xx-small is-style-xx-small--22\" id=\"h-ongoing-production-costs-annual-sustained\">Ongoing Production Costs (Annual \/ Sustained)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most critical component for <strong>future-proofing<\/strong> compliance. It covers the cost of captioning every <em>new<\/em> video created during the fiscal year. This cost is ideally estimated based on historical trends (e.g., &#8220;The university produces approximately 1,200 new hours of video annually&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example:<\/em> Allocating $40,000 annually for new credit-bearing course videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--23\">C. Funding Strategies: Centralized vs. Decentralized<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How the budget is managed and sourced determines the success and consistency of your compliance efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Strategy<\/th><th>Description<\/th><th>Pros<\/th><th>Cons<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Centralized<\/strong><\/td><td>A single department (e.g., IT, Provost&#8217;s Office, or Disability Services) holds the entire compliance budget.<\/td><td>Ensures quality control and consistency; allows the institution to benefit from volume pricing with vendors.<\/td><td>Can strain the central budget if not adequately funded by executive leadership.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Decentralized<\/strong><\/td><td>Compliance costs are pushed down to individual departments, schools, or PIs (Principal Investigators).<\/td><td>Encourages individual departments to be more mindful of content creation.<\/td><td>Leads to inconsistent quality, delays, and a high likelihood of budget shortfalls in smaller departments, creating compliance gaps.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hybrid Model<\/strong><\/td><td>Central fund pays for all <em>required<\/em> academic content (courses); Departments pay for <em>optional<\/em> public outreach or marketing videos.<\/td><td>Shares the financial burden while maintaining a core standard of compliance.<\/td><td>Requires clear policy guidelines to define what is &#8220;required&#8221; versus &#8220;optional.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--24\">D. Leveraging Dynamic Accuracy for Efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional compliance budgeting is a trade-off: either you risk non-compliance with cheap automated captioning, or you budget heavily for human captioning on everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3Play Media offers a way to eliminate this &#8220;all or nothing&#8221; dilemma by leveraging data science to manage risk and budget simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/ada-title-ii-compliance\/#predicted-caption-accuracy\">Predicted Caption Accuracy<\/a><\/strong> model allows a university to drastically reduce expenditure on human services without sacrificing captioning compliance quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\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-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pca-dartboard-image.png\" alt=\"darts hitting a bullseye on a dartboard\" class=\"wp-image-18434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pca-dartboard-image.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pca-dartboard-image-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Universal Screening:<\/strong> All video content (new and backlog) is first run through an AI engine to generate initial captions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk Quantification:<\/strong> Instead of delivering just a machine transcript, the process generates a data-driven <strong>Accuracy Score<\/strong> for each video file. This score indicates the probability that the AI captions meet or exceed a set compliance threshold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Targeted Upgrade:<\/strong> The university defines its <em>minimum required accuracy<\/em> (e.g., 90% for a low-risk internal video, 99% for a credit-bearing lecture). Only those specific video files whose score <strong>fails to meet that internal threshold<\/strong> are automatically routed for a human quality review or full edit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>3Play&#8217;s dynamic approach means your budget is no longer wasted paying for human editors to review videos the AI already nailed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, <strong><em>you pay for human services only where the risk of non-compliance is demonstrably high<\/em><\/strong>, enabling maximum efficiency within your allocated compliance funds.<\/p>\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 wp-element-button\" href=\"\/ada-title-ii-compliance\/#predicted-caption-accuracy\">Learn More about 3Play&#8217;s Predicted Caption Accuracy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary-action-plan\">Summary Action Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The budgeting phase is complete when you can present a clear, defensible financial plan to executive leadership. Use the following action items to bridge your audit data with your final budget request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--25\">1. Quantify the Total Compliance Debt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The audit\u2019s final tally of non-compliant minutes is the core of your budget request. Present this to leadership not as a list of failures, but as the <strong>total scope of work (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sap.com\/products\/spend-management\/services-procurement\/what-is-statement-of-work-sow.html\">SOW<\/a>)<\/strong> required to mitigate legal risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Action:<\/strong> Calculate the total number of minutes that require remediation (High Priority + Medium Priority content).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> A clear, quantifiable SOW (e.g., &#8220;The institution has a compliance debt of 15,000 minutes of lecture content and 3,000 minutes of public-facing media.&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--26\">2. Establish Minimum Accuracy Thresholds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all video carries the same legal or academic risk. Applying the concept of dynamic accuracy allows you to set variable service requirements, which dramatically optimizes costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Action:<\/strong> Define accuracy requirements based on content type.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>99% Accuracy (Human Service):<\/strong> Mandatory for credit-bearing courses, official commencement, executive statements, and mandatory HR training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>90% Accuracy (Machine + Light Review):<\/strong> Acceptable for departmental archives, non-essential internal announcements, and faculty self-produced content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> A policy document that justifies different price points for different video types, ensuring you only pay for human-level services where legally necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-x-small is-style-x-small--27\">3. Create a Two-Part Financial Request<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure long-term sustainability, separate the budget request into two distinct categories. This prevents the ongoing problem of compliance debt continuing to accumulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 1: Remediation Budget (One-Time):<\/strong> A project-based budget dedicated <em>only<\/em> to clearing the existing compliance debt identified in the audit. This should be a large, fixed sum requested once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Part 2: Production Budget (Annual\/Sustained):<\/strong> An operating expense budget dedicated to captioning <em>all new content<\/em> created this year and every year thereafter. This prevents future compliance backlogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-next\">What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing for ADA Title II compliance may feel overwhelming, but with the right strategy and tools in place, universities can move from reactive fixes to a sustainable, proactive approach to accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By auditing your content and building a realistic budget, you create a strong foundation for long-term inclusion and smoother compliance workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have several Title II resources such as our <a href=\"\/resources\/ada-title-ii-checklist\/\">Title II Compliance Checklist<\/a> and our <a href=\"\/events\/wbnr-11-12-2025-video-accessibility-compliance-101\/\">Title II Video Compliance 101 webinar<\/a> that can help you in this process. <a href=\"\/resource-library\/?_search=Title%20II\">See all of our Title II resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3Play Media also offers key services that directly support the core requirements of video accessibility under Title II:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/platform\/captioning\/\">Captioning<\/a>:<\/strong> Our captioning solutions are built for accuracy, speaker identification, and correct timing to meet WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/platform\/audio-description\/\">Audio Description<\/a>:<\/strong> We provide high-quality, AI-enabled audio description that helps you meet Title II requirements while scaling affordably to match your volume. AI-enabled audio description that ensure you achieve Title II compliance while affordably scaling to meet your needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Title II deadlines approach, having an experienced accessibility partner can make all the difference. With 3Play Media, universities gain the tools and expertise needed to build a more inclusive, compliant, and student-centered digital environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/ada-title-ii-compliance\/#Get-Started\">Chat with a member of our team<\/a> to see if 3Play is a good fit for your institution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded aligncenter is-style-rounded--28\"><a href=\"\/ada-title-ii-compliance\/#Get-Started\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/auditing-budgeting-TII-bottom-cta.png\" alt=\"Not sure where to start? Looking for a quote? Our team can help. Schedule a consultation.\" class=\"wp-image-18431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/auditing-budgeting-TII-bottom-cta.png 800w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/auditing-budgeting-TII-bottom-cta-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/auditing-budgeting-TII-bottom-cta-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ada-video-compliance-faqs\">ADA Video Compliance FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763419319269\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does ADA Title II require for video accessibility in higher education?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">ADA Title II requires public colleges and universities to ensure all digital and video content is accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes providing accurate captions, audio descriptions, and accessible transcripts for all videos, whether live-streamed, archived in an LMS, or publicly available online.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763419331032\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763419331791\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How can universities prepare for the April 2026 ADA Title II compliance deadline?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Universities can prepare for the 2026 deadline by auditing all existing video content, categorizing accessibility needs, and creating a proactive budget for captioning, audio description, and transcripts.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763419376524\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763419377059\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What steps are involved in auditing video content for ADA Title II compliance?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A complete audit includes assembling a cross-department compliance team, building a comprehensive inventory of all video assets, assessing each video for required accessibility features, and using manual and automated tools to identify gaps.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763419405645\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763419406390\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Should universities use vendors or in-house teams for ADA video accessibility remediation?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Universities can choose either approach, but many rely on vendors for scalability, accuracy, and fast turnaround times. In-house teams can support smaller projects, but vendors often provide higher accuracy, consistent quality, and predictable budgeting.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c28011a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0\">Filed under<\/p>\n\n\n<span class=\"wp-block-tribe-terms__empty-msg t-category\">No Tags<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dda23514 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0\">About the author<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);\" class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9e664d7f192ef1a1091febc8b6cd228a1ff0023929d31766c3300c4ca7f64649?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9e664d7f192ef1a1091febc8b6cd228a1ff0023929d31766c3300c4ca7f64649?s=192&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-96 photo' height='96' width='96' \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3playmedia.com\/blog\/author\/noahpearson\/\" target=\"_self\">Noah Pearson<\/a><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__bio\">As a marketing specialist with 3Play Media, Noah specializes in accessibility and localization content creation, leveraging his technology expertise to help organizations expand their global reach and create a more inclusive digital experience.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe217b39 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Share this page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe217b39 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-outermost-social-sharing has-normal-icon-size has-icon-color is-style-logos-only is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-outermost-social-sharing-is-layout-95ca00fe wp-block-social-sharing-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><li style=\"color: #767676; 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