--- title: The State of Audio Description in Higher Education | Verbit Webinar description: Join Verbit Oct 28 at 1 PM ET to learn what ADA Title II means for audio description, which formats fit your content, and how to scale coverage. image: https://info.verbit.ai/hubfs/site-images/Verbit-Logo-LP-Share.png --- [![Verbit home](https://info.verbit.ai/hubfs/Marketing-Ops/content-library/Logos/Verbit-Branding/Digital/Verbit-logo-RGB_black-purple.png)](https://verbit.ai/) [Register now](https://info.verbit.ai/webinar-state-of-audio-description-2026#register) Education Webinar # The State of Audio Description in Higher Education Audio description makes visual media accessible to students who are blind or have low vision, and under ADA Title II it's now expected by default, not just on request. Wednesday, October 28, 2026 1:00 PM ET Live online Can't make it live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording. ## Save your spot Free, 45 minutes, live Q&A. 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Add to Google Calendar Add to Outlook / Apple (.ics) Watch the recording What we'll cover ## A practical look at audio description on campus Join Verbit for a practical look at where audio description stands in higher education today: what the requirements mean, which formats fit which content, how to evaluate your options, and what unlimited AI audio description now makes possible. 1 ### What audio description is and why it matters Who benefits and why it matters for equitable learning, with a live simulation so you can experience the difference in real time. 2 ### What Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA require What ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA mean for audio description, including the phased compliance deadlines for public institutions. 3 ### Standard vs. extended description The difference between standard and extended audio description, and which content types call for each. 4 ### How to evaluate your options A practical framework: AI vs. human description, open vs. closed delivery, turnaround time, and scale. 5 ### Unlimited AI audio description in Campus Complete How [Campus Complete](https://verbit.ai/solutions/education/campus-complete-title-ii/) now includes unlimited AI audio description, so you can cover your full video library instead of one request at a time. Who should attend ## Built for the teams making video accessible Anyone responsible for accessible media, compliance, or course content at a college or university. Disability Services Leaders Digital Accessibility Teams ADA / 504 Coordinators Instructional Designers Media Services & Production IT and Compliance Officers Online Learning Teams Speakers ## Meet your speakers More speakers to be announced. ![Headshot of Nick Ruiz](https://info.verbit.ai/hubfs/site-images/Nick%20Ruiz-2.jpg) ### Nick Ruiz, Ph.D. Head of Product Development, Education, Verbit Nick brings over a decade of experience in speech and conversational AI, applying it to break down communication barriers for deaf, hard of hearing, and multilingual communities. He approaches accessibility and Title II compliance as the foundation for cost-effective AI that improves learning for all students. ![Headshot of Aylin Dunham](https://info.verbit.ai/hubfs/Headshots/Aylin-Dunham-Headshot.jpg) ### Aylin Dunham Product Marketing Manager, Verbit Aylin's background spans customer success, content, and go-to-market strategy. Her work focuses on accessibility, ADA Title II compliance, and helping institutions build scalable, technology-driven approaches to more inclusive learning. ## Join us October 28 Wednesday, October 28 · 1:00 PM ET. Can't make it live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording. [Register now](https://info.verbit.ai/webinar-state-of-audio-description-2026#register) [Talk to an expert](https://verbit.ai/contact-us/) ## The State of Audio Description in Higher Education The recording will be available here soon. 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