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This post was originally published on March 30, 2016
When Twitter announced alternative text for images in early 2016, the web accessibility community was abuzz with conversations.
The long-awaited option, providing the option to add alternative text to images, was greeted with loud approval from Twitter users looking for better web accessibility for the popular social media channel.
I know, I was one of them! Continue reading 10 Things to Know About Twitter’s Alternative Text for Images
Originally published March 9, 2015
When my friend David Brooks announced the launch of the Mr. Meaner app, I was excited to try it out.
Mr. Meaner allowed you to find out what laws apply in the state you’re traveling in.
Use the mobile app to find out if you can use your smartphone while driving in Illinois (no) or whether U-turns are legal in Michigan (yes, with exceptions).
David posted a short, less than one-minute video about Mr. Meaner.
I noticed something right away. Continue reading On Adding Captions to Videos
When I was in high school, one of my favorites classes was Spanish. I loved learning the language, talking with classmates in Spanish, and being a member of the Spanish Club. It didn’t hurt that my best friend was in Spanish class with me.
We were so interested in languages that our Spanish teacher (who also taught German) offered to teach us German during lunch hour. Continue reading Google Translate Updated to Support 27 Languages