Using alt text to make science Twitter more accessible for people with visual impairments

Domenico Chiarella (), Justin Yarbrough and Christopher A.-L. Jackson
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Domenico Chiarella: University of London
Justin Yarbrough: Rio Salado College
Christopher A.-L. Jackson: Imperial College

Nature Communications, 2020, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-3

Abstract: Scientists increasingly post images and photos on social media to share their research activities. However, posting images and photos could potentially exclude people with visual impairments. Here, we outline actions that should be taken to foster accessibility and inclusion in posting scientific images on social media.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-19640-w

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