How to add subtitles to videos for social media, Google Drive, or a film you’re watching on your computer.
Why subtitles are important for equal access
Without subtitles deaf pupils will not have equal access. Subtitles or a transcript need to be provided as a reasonable adjustment.
If music and song is part of the understanding of the story, you need:
- a transcript of the words
- to go through the song words as a class session, to talk about how they relate to the film
This pieces together areas of the film which aren’t fully accessed by a deaf student.
Add subtitles to videos
The National Deaf Children’s Society has:
- a screencastomatic captioning video on YouTube
- tips on adding captions to pre-recorded videos before posting them on social media
You can find instructions on how to:
- add subtitles to Google Drive
- download subtitles onto the computer to go with a film you’re watching
- add subtitles to a movie or video you're watching on VLC
Contact the Sensory Support Service for further support.