This is part of a series of Assistive Technology (AT) Tools posts about tools anyone can use on their devices without downloading anything additional. Have you ever been stopped at a light but feel you need to respond to the … Continue reading Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Speech-to-text
Most users visually scan links on a page, keyboard users use the tab key to jump from link to link, and screen readers can listen to a list of links on a page. WCAG 2.1 provide guidance for links that emphasize clarity, accessibility, and user-friendliness. They include: Clear and Descriptive Text: Use link text that tells users where the link leads. Ensure link text is distinct from other link text on page. Avoid vague phrases like “click here” or “read more.” Visual Distinction: Links need to look different from regular text so they catch your eye. Keep color perception differences … Continue reading Unlock the power of meaningful links
In the bustling world of digital communication, grabbing and retaining attention is no easy feat. This rings particularly true for digital signage, where viewers are bombarded with information and have only fleeting moments to absorb messages. The critical message for … Continue reading Crafting Accessible Digital Signage: A Guide for Inclusive Communication
Unsure of how to write alt text for images, or find it difficult to put into words what it is you’re looking at? Why not offload these tasks to ChatGPT? I created a custom GPT (outlined below) designed to write … Continue reading Alt Text Reimagined: ChatGPT’s Pioneering Path To Web Equality
Are you a student who’d like your PDF to be more accessible? Are you a faculty member who is unsure how to make the material you scanned pass the Moodle Accessibility File Scan? Making PDFs more accessible can be easy. … Continue reading Making PDFs more accessible
Around my junior year of high school, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in ethical technology and artificial intelligence. Although being a career field that was still in some ways emerging, it was still too broad. Tech … Continue reading How Digital Accessibility Opened New Career Possibilities for Me
