# WCAG 2.2 – 1.2.6 Sign Language (Prerecorded)

- Level: AAA
- Principle: 1 Perceivable
- Guideline: 1.2 Time-based Media
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.0

## What the rule requires

Prerecorded videos with sound are also available with sign language interpretation. For many deaf people it is their first language.

## How to get it right

Show a sign language interpreter in the picture or link to a separate signed version (for example BSL or ASL).

## Who benefits

- Deaf people

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/1-2-6/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/sign-language-prerecorded)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#sign-language-prerecorded)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._