Hearing Accessibility
Closed Captions
Moderators can enable live closed captions for participants who are deaf or hard of hearing.- Moderator setup: Enable closed captions from the session controls. See Use Closed Captions (Moderator).
- Viewer experience: Participants can toggle closed captions on or off from their toolbar. See View Closed Captions.
Browser-Based Speech Recognition
BigBlueButton supports your browser’s built-in speech recognition for automatic captioning:- Chrome’s built-in captioning: Use Chrome’s Live Caption feature for real-time transcription. See Using Chrome’s Built-in Closed Captioning.
- Browser speech recognition: Enable your browser’s speech-to-text for captions. See Browser Built-in Speech Recognition.
Chat as an Alternative Channel
The public and private chat provides a text-based communication channel alongside audio. See Send Public and Private Chat Messages.Visual Accessibility
Dark Mode
Reduce eye strain and improve readability in low-light environments with dark mode. See Enable Dark Mode.Webcam Controls
- Adjust brightness: Modify your webcam brightness for better visibility. See Adjust Webcam Brightness.
- Make webcams larger: Increase webcam size for better visibility. See Make Webcams Larger.
- Layout options: Choose a layout that best suits your needs. See Layout Options.