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If you want to ensure your social media messaging is accessible, there are a few things you can do. Find out more here: madlinblog.wordpress.com/2021/03/10/twe…

We love finding examples of social media posts which have got accessibility covered. Well done @BritishRedCross. Link for full info ☑️ Detailed alt text ☑️ Legible text on image ☑️

Dear #OneCancerVoice charities, please follow @CCLG_UK's lead - include a link in your comms to a page where your important statement can be read. A video of text with no voiceover means this information is not accessible to everyone.

@NAVCA @madlinsudn Thanks for the shout-out @NAVCA. We've seen a rise in the number of tweets again recently which share information as images or videos of text. So there is still work to do.

Here's an important blog by @madlinsudn about making your tweets accessible to those out there with screenreaders etc. Follow @CovidAccessInfo for literally more info and then also read the blog too - madlinblog.wordpress.com/2021/03/10/twe…

@MicrosoftUK Thanks Ronnie. We set up in March as we could see the scale of the problem and no one was calling it out.

@CovidAccessInfo You are providing a very valuable service there, so thank you for your hard work. Social media accessibility is absolutely key, especially when the information is this important. Have a great day! ~Ronnie

When deciding to host this event, @acrim was asked -"Why now? We're just focused on surviving". But these stats tell us why. #Covid has affected disabled people hugely & yet disabled people are more likely to be unable to access vital #charity services. #RadicalAccessibility

@ReasonDigital @acrim @MSCharitiesUK @CharityDigiOrg @MicrosoftUK We called out a lot of bad practice coming from supermarkets, brands, government departments and charities. Some did add links and summaries to make the information accessible. But lots ignored and did the same thing again and again. #RadicalAccessibility

@CovidAccessInfo @acrim @MSCharitiesUK @CharityDigiOrg @MicrosoftUK Amazing to hear this. Nice work!

@AlbFreeman Thanks Albert. We'll keep going! Let us know if you spot any that need our attention using #CovidAccessInfo.

@CovidAccessInfo Keep calling it out. This is important, and if you have influenced change, well done.

Today is #GAAD2020 In the last 2months, the volume of inaccessible information posted about coronavirus has been shocking. Eg > info without BSL interpreters or subtitles > official information only available in English > social media posts shared as images or videos of text.

It is up to us all ensure we produce information which is accessible to everyone. #AccessibiltyMatters Here are some tips as shared by @RNIB about making social media accessible > rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/te…

We have been calling out inaccessible posts when we have come across them and have influenced some changes.

@4SightVS @BorisJohnson Thanks. We came across this earlier. Really disappointing to see yet another information video with no voice over. The @10DowningStreet account did share an 8-tweet thread with the information but not linked from the video. Here it is. twitter.com/10DowningStree…

@BorisJohnson @CovidAccessInfo

As we start to recover from #coronavirus, we all need to play our part by following the rules. This is how to #StayAlert ⬇️

But there is at least an 8-tweet thread (unlinked to the video) with the information. twitter.com/10DowningStree…

New #StayAlert video, yet again with no voice over @10DowningStreet. #AccessibilityMatters #CovidAccessInfo (cc @RNIB_campaigns)

If you're #Blind or #PartiallySighted please answer our survey about access to food, social isolation, and accessible information to help us build a picture of the impact of coronavirus: bit.ly/Impact-survey

Deaf campaigners begin legal proceedings against the government over a lack of sign language interpreters at daily coronavirus briefings British Sign Language users say they've been discriminated against as critical information is not conveyed to them bbc.co.uk/news/disabilit…

@KayeMac77 @DHSCgovuk @RNIB_campaigns have been challenging government departments about the relentless output of covid information using images with no alt text and videos with no voiceover. It's shocking.

Going out for a run is a great option for your daily exercise. 🏃‍♀️ However when running outside, make sure to keep 2 METRES APART when passing other people on pavements. Anyone can get it, anyone can spread it. ⚠️

@KayeMac77 Thanks for sharing this with us. We have also replied to them today.

@CountyDurhamCCG Hi @CountyDurhamCCG, we know you're working flat out. If you have to post videos with text but no voiceover, include: - a link to a web page which has the info in html and/or - the info in text in the thread. Think about accessibility for everyone. #CovidAccessInfo