Read on Twitter
Last month, I wrote this thread on twitter accessibility during my takeover of @traependergrast. Since then, I& #39;ve learned a lot more about alt-text.
I think the messages in it are still important, but I want to add some more detail.
A #DisabledDocs Thread
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I think the messages in it are still important, but I want to add some more detail.
A #DisabledDocs Thread
First off - why?
When Blind folx and people with other sensory and processing disabilities use devices like screen readers, your tweets are read out to them. If you don& #39;t include & #39;alt text& #39; the reader sees an image and just says & #39;image attached.& #39;
That doesn& #39;t seem fair, right?
When Blind folx and people with other sensory and processing disabilities use devices like screen readers, your tweets are read out to them. If you don& #39;t include & #39;alt text& #39; the reader sees an image and just says & #39;image attached.& #39;
That doesn& #39;t seem fair, right?
Add alt-text by clicking "Add Description" on twitter. If you& #39;re not sure how, here& #39;s twitters website tutorial:
This can be done for pics and gifs. For videos, reply with a description in a new tweet. https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/picture-descriptions">https://help.twitter.com/en/using-...
This can be done for pics and gifs. For videos, reply with a description in a new tweet. https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/picture-descriptions">https://help.twitter.com/en/using-...
Remember that it& #39;s always okay to just reply with a tweet if you& #39;re having a problem with the technology.
If you are trying out the & #39;add description& #39; button, you can check to see if it worked by replying and tagging @ImageAltText - a bot that will see if you added a description.
If you are trying out the & #39;add description& #39; button, you can check to see if it worked by replying and tagging @ImageAltText - a bot that will see if you added a description.
You can certainly leave the alt text there and not tag the bot, but if you do tag the bot, it can send a reminder to other people!
What about detail?
Which would you prefer if you can& #39;t see the picture?
"Picture of Harry" or "Picture of Harry, a white male with short blonde hair and glasses, wearing a suit and drinking red wine on a couch before covid ruined his social life."
Which would you prefer if you can& #39;t see the picture?
"Picture of Harry" or "Picture of Harry, a white male with short blonde hair and glasses, wearing a suit and drinking red wine on a couch before covid ruined his social life."
The same is even more important when the photo has information in it. Screen readers can& #39;t read the text of a photo, so if you are sharing a schedule, a flier, or a screenshot of an article, make sure to copy and paste the words or include a link!
For more info, please DM me if you have questions or check out this additional thread by @may_gun https://twitter.com/may_gun/status/1295434433139417088?s=20">https://twitter.com/may_gun/s...
And finally, realize that online accessibility is only a part of ensuring we all have equal access. Think about the conferences you attend and buildings you work in, too.
A very important thread, also from my takeover. https://twitter.com/traependergrast/status/1296129603430502400?s=20">https://twitter.com/traepende...
A very important thread, also from my takeover. https://twitter.com/traependergrast/status/1296129603430502400?s=20">https://twitter.com/traepende...
