What’s Wrong with This Picture?
UIC Accessibility Liaison Training
May 22, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM America/Chicago
Abstract
Persons that use assistive technology may encounter barriers that may prevent access to vital information shared on social media by the University of Illinois Chicago. Someone with a disability using a screen reader should have the same access to information disseminated by UIC as persons without disabilities. This session will highlight common barriers encountered by screen reader users.
Session Description
What’s Wrong with this Picture?
This presentation will provide a brief explanation of the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to information disseminated through social media by the University of Illinois (UIC). The presenter will demonstrate common barriers encountered by a screen reader user accessing Facebook, X and LinkedIn. This includes issues with photos/images lacking text description, use and overuse of Emoji and other barriers. Participants will have an opportunity to ask the presenter questions at the end of the demonstration.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
-Gain an understanding of the application of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) to information disseminated by the University
-Learn about common barriers encountered by a screen reader user accessing social media
-Be able to address and remove some barriers that prevent full access to information by screen reader users in their social media posts
Date posted
Mar 27, 2024
Date updated
Mar 28, 2024
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