Basic information on social media and accessibility.
Tips
- Use plain language
- Don’t use all-caps
- Include descriptive text before links (example: “Read the help page for more info: [LINK]”
Hashtags
- Use camel case for hashtags (example: #WebAccessibility)
Images
- Avoid images of text
- Add alt text to all images
- Use static images instead of animated GIFs
- Make sure images have strong color contrast
Video
- Add captions and transcripts
- Review any auto-generated text
Emojis
- Use words instead of emojis to describe things
- Do not overuse emojis
- Add emojis at the end of messages
Hashtags
Common accessibility-related hashtags:
- #accessibility
- #a11y
- #axschat
- #GAAD (during Global Accessibility Awareness Day)
Resources
General
- How to make images accessible for people (Twitter)
- Learning to make Twitter content more accessible (Canadian Digital Service)
- Twitter Accessibility on Twitter
