Nature Communications (Nov 2020)

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

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

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-19640-w
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 1
pp. 1 – 3

Abstract

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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.