RGAA (General Reference Framework for Accessibility Improvement) defines, in its current version 4.1, the digital accessibility criteria that apply to French public services and, increasingly, to large private companies. For a video, it covers both the player (keyboard navigation, contrast, visible focus) and the content itself (subtitles, transcript, audio description).
In practice, four requirements apply to every video and to the player that delivers it.
The Videas player follows RGAA good practice: every control (play, seek, volume, fullscreen, chapters, subtitles, settings) has a keyboard equivalent, and focus rings stay visible on every interactive element. Scribe automatically generates subtitles and a transcript for each video, to review in the editor before publishing. The player accepts several audio tracks, so an audio-described track, which you produce, can be offered alongside the original. Chapters, which RGAA does not require, are created from the same tool and make a long video easier to navigate. Videas issues no RGAA certification, though: compliance is declared after an audit, and it covers the whole page that hosts the player, not the player alone.
RGAA stands for General Reference Framework for Accessibility Improvement, France's digital accessibility framework, currently in version 4.1.
Yes, for public services and large companies above certain revenue thresholds, and increasingly expected beyond that by public and private buyers alike.
It follows RGAA good practice: full keyboard navigation, visible focus rings, readable contrast, subtitles, transcripts and multiple audio tracks for audio description. Videas issues no certification for it, though: compliance is declared after an audit, and it covers the whole page, not the player alone.
Scribe covers subtitling and transcription, two of several RGAA criteria. Full compliance also depends on the player and the page hosting it.
RGAA is the French implementation of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), the international standard. Its version 4.1 aligns with WCAG 2.1.
RGAA governs digital accessibility, GDPR governs personal data protection. They are two distinct frameworks, each with its own implications for a video platform.