Digital Access and Inclusion

  • Social Media Considerations

    Accessibility and inclusion should be a priority when posting on social media accounts. Finding ways to make text high contrast, using Camel Case hashtags, avoiding emojis, and more are all part of ensuring that your message reaches folks with disabilities Find our more by clicking the button below to read or download the document Access Considerations for Social Media.

  • Alt Text and Image Descriptions

    Every image online or in electronic documents should include alt text and visual descriptions to ensure that all users can understand the content. Additionally, it is helpful to provide a spoken self-description in virtual meeting spaces. For more information about what each tool is and for guidance on writing effective alt text and image descriptions, download our documents Alt Text and Visual Descriptions: Enhancing Accessibility in Digital Content and Spoken Self-Description Tools: Enhancing Accessibility in Digital and Physical Spaces below.

  • Website Accessibility Testing

    Ensure your digital content is accessible to everyone by using accessibility testing tools and practices. Learn about automated tools, manual testing methods, and mobile accessibility testing to create inclusive digital experiences. Find out more by downloading our resource Accessibility Testing Tools and Practices: Ensuring Inclusive Digital Content below.

Social Media Considerations

At Birdability, we believe that accessibility and inclusion are essential when engaging with our community on social media. Ensuring that our digital content is accessible to everyone reflects our commitment to inclusivity and enhances the experience for all users. By incorporating best practices such as using alt text, high-contrast text, inclusive language, and ensuring all videos have subtitles and closed captions, we strive to make our social media presence a welcoming space for everyone. Our approach also includes the use of CamelCase hashtags to improve legibility and thoughtful link descriptions to provide clear information. Learn more about our guidelines and how we make accessibility a priority in our digital interactions.

Alt Text,Image Description, and Spoken Description Considerations

Accessibility is a fundamental aspect of creating inclusive digital environments. Alt text and visual descriptions are crucial tools that ensure visual content is accessible to everyone, including individuals who are Blind or live with low vision. We are also committed to spoken self-description, which can be a powerful tool to enhance accessibility for individuals who are Blind or live with low vision. Learn more about all of these tools by downloading the papers below.

Website Accessibility Testing

Creating accessible content is essential for ensuring that everyone, including individuals with disabilities, can access and interact with digital content. We recommend various tools and practices for testing the accessibility of your content, including automated tools, manual testing methods, and mobile accessibility testing. Find our more about all of these as well as insights into the state of digital accessibility and its impact on different populations.


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