1.2.9 Audio-only (Live) (Level AAA) — WCAG 2.1
WCAG 2.1 Success Criterion 1.2.9 Audio-only (Live) (Level AAA): what it requires, a common e-commerce accessibility failure, and how to fix it.
This is educational technical reference content, not legal advice. It explains what WCAG 2.1 requires and how to meet it — not whether a specific site carries legal risk. Compliance with WCAG, the ADA, or any other accessibility law or standard is a legal determination; consult qualified counsel for legal risk assessment.
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1.2.9 Audio-only (Live) (Level AAA)
What it requires: A text alternative presenting equivalent information for live audio-only content (a live radio-style stream).
Common failure: A live audio-only shopping event has no real-time text summary or transcript being produced.
Fix it: Provide a live transcript or real-time text summary alongside live audio-only streams.
In 1.2 Time-based Media: ← 1.2.8 Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
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