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November #TwitterA11yStatus
Launched:
- Image description reminder
In progress:
- ALT badge copy/paste for mobile
- Improved image description education
Next:
- Setting to disable keyboard shortcuts on Web
Exploring:
- Closed captions toggle
- Anniversary images missing alt text
We’re updating Twitter’s sounds to help make them pleasing to more people, including those with sensory sensitivities. Here’s more on how we did it:
blog.twitter.com/en_us/topic…
Our designers have been hard at work crafting a new set of icons. Read the thread and learn how they did it.
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Not sure how to add image descriptions? Check out this handy guide help.twitter.com/en/using-tw… #AltTextReminder
Now that you know how to add image descriptions, here is some guidance on how to write great image descriptions help.twitter.com/en/using-tw… #AltTextReminder
If you haven’t already, here are instructions on how to enable the image description (alt text) reminder help.twitter.com/en/using-tw… #AltTextReminder
Happening live now, the Alt text reminder release party. Ask Twitter’s Accessibility Experience Team questions using the #AltTextReminder hashtag.
For sensory support and setting expectations for today's session, feel free to check out the Spaces' sensory guide & social narrative: help.twitter.com/en/using-tw… #AltTextReminder
In about 50 minutes, join Twitter’s Accessibility Experience Team to discuss the global release of the image description (alt text) reminder.
This special Space event starts at 9am PT, set a reminder and join us. xitter.cf/i/spaces/1mrGmkVDmBQxy #AltTextReminder
You can also ask questions of the team during this time by using the #AltTextReminder hashtag.
As a reminder, Twitter Spaces supports captions. You can turn on auto-captions within the Space by going to the More (three dot) button and selecting “Turn on captions.” #AltTextReminder
October #TwitterA11yStatus
Now available:
- Image description reminder help.twitter.com/en/using-tw…
In progress:
- Accessibility settings updates
Next:
- Closed captions toggle
Exploring:
- ALT badge updates
- Alt text via Share for iOS
- Anniversary images missing alt text
Join the Accessibility Experience Team on October 4th at 9am PT for the Alt text reminder release party. 🥳
You'll get to hear straight from the team about this new feature, so set a reminder and come join the party.
xitter.cf/i/spaces/1mrGmkVDmBQxy
The image description reminder is now available to everyone across Android, iOS, and Web! You can turn it on from Accessibility Settings.
Here's more information about setting the reminder:
help.twitter.com/en/using-tw….
September #TwitterA11yStatus
Coming soon:
- Image description reminder global release
In progress:
- Accessibility settings updates
Next:
- Closed captions toggle
Exploring:
- ALT badge updates
- Spaces captions
- Closed captions customization
- Profile photo descriptions
We're looking forward to co-hosting a Twitter Space with @NASA tomorrow at 3pm EST! Hope you can join.
You might have heard the black hole scream. Now, get ready to hear @NASAWebb images sing.
On Aug. 31, experience Webb data in a whole new way. Plus, tune into a special @TwitterSpaces with the people who turn space into sound, touch & more. Set a reminder.xitter.cf/i/spaces/1PlJQaOXRRWJE