Using alt text to make science Twitter more accessible for people with visual impairments

Domenico Chiarella; Justin Yarbrough; Christopher A.-L. Jackson

doi:10.1038/s41467-020-19640-w

Using alt text to make science Twitter more accessible for people with visual impairments

Domenico Chiarella, Justin Yarbrough, Christopher A.-L. Jackson

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Abstract

Scientists increasingly post images and photos on social media to share their research activities. However, posting images and photos could potentially exclude people with visual impairments. Here, we outline actions that should be taken to foster accessibility and inclusion in posting scientific images on social media.

Original language	English
Article number	5803
Pages (from-to)	1-3
Number of pages	3
Journal	Nature Communications
Volume	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-19640-w
Publication status	Published - 16 Nov 2020

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