AblePlayer and the Digital Reading Room

Abstract

AblePlayer is being implemented in the DRR as an accessible way to embed videos across courses using DRRs. This player supports audio and video playback, keyboard controls, closed captioning, live transcripts, adjustable playback speeds and other accessible features. Using the AblePlayer is a good example of universal design. The player’s features will not only be useful to students with accessibility issues, but many students who can take advantage of the advanced control they will have of video playback.