Quick Guide
Accessible Social Media Basics
Practical strategies for creating social media content that is easier for more people to access, understand, and use.
About This Handout
This guide provides practical strategies for creating accessible social media content that works for everyone.
Why Accessibility Matters
Expands your audience
Improves clarity and engagement
Supports users with disabilities
Aligns with ADA and WCAG
Essential Practices
Alt Text
Describe images clearly and concisely, focusing on purpose and key details.
Captions
Provide accurate captions for all video content.
Clear Writing
Use plain language and short sentences.
Hashtags
Use CamelCase (e.g., #ControlAltAccess).
Links
Use descriptive link text.
Color Contrast
Ensure text is readable with sufficient contrast.
Quick Checklist
Alt text included
Videos captioned
Readable formatting
Clear language
Accessible links
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