This article compares video conferencing software accessibility so that faculty, staff, and students can choose the most appropriate software based on their needs and the platform's accessibility.
Software | Available to faculty and staff through UConn? | Option to Record? | Keyboard Accessibility/Shortcuts? | Automated Captioning/Subtitles? | Save Transcript? |
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Blackboard Collaborate | Yes | Yes (main room only) | Supports with exceptions | Not currently, but is on roadmap | Yes, if there is a live captioner |
Google Meet | Yes | Yes | Supports with exceptions | Yes | |
Microsoft Teams | Yes | Yes | Supports with exceptions | Yes | Yes |
Microsoft PowerPoint | Yes | No | Supports with exceptions | Yes | No |
WebEx | Yes | Yes | Supports with exceptions | No | Yes |
Zoom | No | Yes | Supports with exceptions | No | Yes, as long as cloud recording is enabled |
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