Another good reason to write #imagedescriptions :

You will look more closely at the image and be less likely to be tricked by an AI generated image. This is also the case for finding the attribution for images where possible.

How to Write Alt Text and Image Descriptions for the visually impaired The ultimate guide on how to write alt text and image descriptions for the visually impaired, written by someone with low vision who uses alt text

Also, here's s guide on writing alt text: www.perkins.org/resource/how...

#AltText #Accessibility #ImageDescription #ImageDescriptions

mind wandering. I enjoy writing #imagedescriptions when capacity allows. but I enjoy writing. a lot of people don’t. but that doesn’t change the fact that generic image descriptions are often as useful as not having one at all, to the people who would benefit (which honestly I think is everyone)

reposted above with #Imagedescriptions #antiableism #mybad!

let's try that again with #Imagedescriptions #antiableism

This article might also be useful!

stefanbohacek.com/blog/polls-about-alt-tex...

#AltText #ImageDescriptions #accessibility #WorldSightDay

A chart showing the percentage of the last 35,957 images posted with alt text from various fediverse servers: beige.party - 100% jorts.horse - 95% mastodon.art - 83% aus.social - 78% chaos.social - 75% meow.social - 68% troet.cafe - 68% c.im - 67% hachyderm.io - 67% mastodonapp.uk - 63% kolektiva.social - 57% norden.social - 56% mamot.fr - 54% mathstodon.xyz - 54% piaille.fr - 51% infosec.exchange - 46% mastodon.online - 45%

Hey fediverse, today is the World Sight Day!

How about, as a small gift for the blind and visually impaired folks on here, we step up our alt text game!

Visit https://alttexthalloffame.org to learn why this is important.

#AltText #ImageDescriptions #accessibility #WorldSightDay

Original post on stefanbohacek.online

I created https://AltTextHallOfFame.org two years ago with the simple goal of celebrating the effort and creativity that goes into making the web a friendlier and more inclusive place, one captioned image at a time.

Here's a blog post from last year where I talked more about my motivations […]

#Accessibility should be the standard. In this temple, every tag uses #CamelCase, every video/audio clip uses #Captions, and every image uses #ImageDescriptions. Reach out to join our #DigitalTemple on Discord.
#DisabilityPride #AccessibleSpaces #InclusiveWitchcraft #KemeticSky

How To Write Alt Text For Amateur Art | Veroniiiica The ultimate guide on how to add alt text for amateur art, and why it matters for visually impaired audiences (blind and low vision). Make accessible art!

veroniiiica.com/how-to-write...
A great guide for writing #AltText or #ImageDescriptions for your artworks, written by a person with low vision.

See also veroniiiica.com/how-to-write... for #memes

#A11y #Artsky #Artistsky

As a reminder, #WildlyBold will be fully screen-reader accessible, with #ImageDescriptions for all artwork, just like most of the previously released Gaymers For Good zines! (I don't think we did it for "This Is Our Time" but all the others do have image descriptions!)

#BlindFriendly #Accessibility

I'm sorry my recent images don't have #imagedescriptions. Every time I add one, the whole post #errormessages and won't post. It's been this way for weeks. @bsky.app is this a known issue?

I commit as an individual and as your Tea Chaplain to have correct #ImageDescriptions and #Captions on my posts. If I can't, I will make a note and ask for community assistance.

I will probably share inaccessible posts. I just don't have enough spoons. I am sorry.

#DisabilityJustice

Question: I can't do image descriptions with my disabilities. I value accessibility and I've really *really* tried. 😭 If I have to do alt text to use Bluesky, I just can't use Bluesky.

What do other disabled people in this situation do?

#disabled #disability #imagedescriptions #alttext #question

Cecil is a grey and white tabby cat with light orange around his ears and mouth. He has a yellow house shaped tag on his collar, and is laying on a white blanket with his feet tucked in.

Skipped Caturday, so I'm going to be using this picture of Cecil to test the alt text function. #accessibility #accessneeds #alttext #imagedescriptions

Thank you as always @rebbiest.bsky.social for putting together our newsletter so beautifully and always ensuring access with image descriptions!
#giftguide #imagedescriptions
#DIY
#DisabilityJustice

Are there any fediverse servers where alt text is mandatory?

#AltText #ImageDescriptions #accessibility

Someone once posted a short study on the quality of alt text of images posted here, not just whether it's present.

Does this ring any bells? Can't seem to find it anymore.

#AltText #ImageDescriptions #accessibility