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by Theodore Bechlivanis | 20-02-2020 09:04
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Having an online platform where you can post your ideas and concerns, share knowledge, and network with other climate activists is incredibly useful.
However, whenever we are about to make any contribution, we must consider whether our contribution is equally accessible to everyone. In this case, this means our posts should be made accessible to as many members of the TUNZA community as possible. What is accessibility? "Accessibility" means making sure the content you produce can be consumed, interacted with, or otherwise used by people with disabilities. In this context, we're talking about web accessibility, which is defined by a comprehensive set of rules. Why is it important? In any organized effort, it's important to enlist the help of as many people as you can, with as many different perspectives and insights as possible. People with disabilities are important members of our communities, and their lived experiences can enrich our understanding of environmental issues. As such, making our articles about the planet accessible is essential to creating a more welcoming platform for all people willing to contribute to a better future. So what can you do? For the sake of brevity, we're going to cover two basic accessibility tips: alternative texts and formating. Including alternative texts What is an alternative text? If you begin writing an article on the TUNZA text editor, you will notice a box titled "Alternative text" under the photo upload button. Alternative texts contain a short, unembellished description of the picture you're uploading. This way, whenever a person with a visual disability is browsing your article, their screen reader will automatically read out the alternative text, and your audience will get a better feel of your content. It's important to keep alternative texts short, descriptive, and literal! They are no place for purple prose or witticisms. This might seem intimidating, but don't worry; there are plenty of tutorials on the internet! Using accessible formating Sometimes, dense blocks of text are hard or draining to read for people with visual of cognitive disabilities. That's why it's important to separate long paragraphs! It's also useful to create distinct sections with bolded captions, and to write in big enough letter sizes. Lastly, if you want to color your text for the sake of emphasis, choose your shades wisely: use dark, vivid colors over pale backgrounds, and vice versa. Isn't all that difficult? It takes practice and mindfulness, but in the end, creating accessible content is well worth the effort. To prove this point, I wrote and edited this article on my phone! Ensuring a more accessible community for people who want to join the fight for a greener planet is more than just a side activity. It is our responsibility. Accessibility might seem daunting to the inexperienced beginner, but a lot of it is simply a matter of forming better writing habits. If you're ever lost, the internet is full of resources, so write away (responsibly)! |
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20 Comments
Thank you for your report.
Posted 27-03-2020 23:06
Greeting
I hope you are doing well
Thank you so much for this report
Warm regards
Susmita
Posted 14-03-2020 13:56
Hello Theodore,
Thank you for this great information.
Green Cheers
Posted 08-03-2020 01:51
Thanks for sharing!
Greetings from Nepal!
Green cheers
Posted 29-02-2020 11:41
Thank you for sharing.
Green Cheers 🌿🌿
Posted 28-02-2020 23:27
Hello Theodore,
thank you very much for your report.
Posted 26-02-2020 11:40
Hello Theodore!!
Thank you for sharing this information!!
GREEN CHEERS!!
Sonika
Posted 25-02-2020 11:50
Thank you so much for this report
Posted 25-02-2020 00:52
It's really beautiful concept. Thank you so much for thinking about everyone in every perspectives to make every feasible way.
Posted 23-02-2020 20:54
hello theodre
Your article was informative. I have always wondered what is alternative text and why we nneed to enter that. Thanks for the details.
regards
Arjun Anand
UAE
Posted 21-02-2020 22:17
Thanks Theodore for the information
Posted 21-02-2020 17:49
Greetings
Thank you so much for this information!!
Green cheers
Regards
Jasmine karki
Posted 21-02-2020 15:29
Thanks for the information
Posted 21-02-2020 12:49
Great.
Thank you for this information
Posted 21-02-2020 12:31
Great
Thanks for this information.
I too wasn't getting what alternative text actually was.
Posted 21-02-2020 11:52
Thanks for the kind words everyone, I'm glad you found the article helpful. If you have any other accessibility-related questions or need help retouching an article hit me up!
Posted 21-02-2020 05:39
Hello Theodore,
Thanks for letting us know about the accessibility of green articles.
Go green!!
Posted 21-02-2020 01:23
Hello Theodore,
Thanks for informing the purpose of Alternative text . I did not know its purpose before
Green cheers from India
Regards,
Basanta Pandey
Posted 20-02-2020 22:39
thank you for sharing...
Posted 20-02-2020 21:13
Note: if you're having difficulty noticing the picture upload box in my screenshot, it's probably because it's in Greek! It's directly above the 'Alternative text' word string.
Posted 20-02-2020 09:07