Accessibility vs. Inclusive Design: My Point of View

Shadowed adults, children, and person in wheelchair holding hands, in the background a rising sun.

Note: This is one point of view (POV), at a particular point of time in my professional career. My POV sways and shifts over time. The intent of this article is to generate discussion and spark different POVs.

Many times, the terms “accessibility” and “inclusive design” appear to be used interchangeably to refer to accessible design and development.

As my journey in digital accessibility continues and matures, my thoughts on these two topics continue to evolve, typically based on real-world work in corporate and client-based interaction. Continue reading Accessibility vs. Inclusive Design: My Point of View

Part 3. Alternative Text for Images: Buffer Announces Support for Extension

Alternative text for images: what about Buffer and Hootsuite?

This is my third post about alternative text for Buffer and Hootsuite.

And this time, I have great news to share!

Yesterday, Emily Plummer, engineer at Buffer, tweeted that the Buffer extension now supports alternative text for images.

Hurrah!

She followed up with a tweet that alternative text for images will soon be available in the Buffer Dashboard. Continue reading Part 3. Alternative Text for Images: Buffer Announces Support for Extension

Learn the Basics of Navigating with Android’s TalkBack Screen Reader [Video]

Rob Dodson explains how TalkBack mobile screen reader works

Web accessibility means anyone can access the content on your website, no matter what device or tool they use.

That could mean they use a mouse, keyboard, or trackpad on their computer, laptop, or digital device.

Or they may use assistive technology to navigate and consume content on your website or web application. Continue reading Learn the Basics of Navigating with Android’s TalkBack Screen Reader [Video]