Social Media Alternatives

Because of its quick, direct, interactive and inclusive nature, social media has the potential to be very empowering for people with disabilities. However, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr, Pinterest, Instagram and others can each present specific accessibility issues that may need to be resolved.

You’re most likely here because you need to make sure you present your social media content in a way that’s accessible to people with disabilities.

You might have a specific problem, like:

• how to replicate social media content in accessible formats
• how to make social media content accessible via website feeds
• what to consider with video sharing social media
• what to consider with image sharing social media
• how to make social media icons consistent to enhance accessibility
• how to ensure links in social media are accessible

Perhaps you need a comprehensive list of likely accessibility issues associated with social media – and how to address them. Or maybe you just want to ask a direct question and get a clear, expert response.

You’re in the right place.

OzWiki will tell you what you need to know to make sure the way you present social media content is consistent with accessibility requirements. The Social Media section details 5 accessibility problems and how to address them, demonstrating compliance with 4 WCAG Level A success criteria, and 1 Level AA success criteria.

As a subscriber, you’ll also be able to request further or more detailed information relating to your specific situation.

See an example

OzWiki is an accessible resource that provides best known methods to achieve A & AA level design and interaction for web content in areas such as Audio, Video, Link, Captcha, Maps, Navigation and more. These outlined accessibility errors, examples and solutions help you become 508 compliant by demonstrating associated WCAG 2.0 success criteria and techniques.

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