Take steps such as including alternative text, CamelCase hashtags, and closed or open video captions.
Digital accessibility begins with awareness and action across the UMB community. New federal regulations that take effect April 24 require public universities, including UMB, to ensure that their websites, course content, digital documents, and online tools are accessible to the public and students with disabilities to access our programs, services, and activities. Over the next few months, we will be sharing information and tips each week in “The Elm Weekly.”
Social media accessibility practices will help your content reach more people and comply with Title II requirements. They include:
- Using alternative text to describe images
- Adding closed or open video captions
- Avoiding text‑heavy graphics
- Providing CamelCase hashtags
CamelCase hashtags are hashtags where each word starts with a capital letter and there are no spaces between words. CamelCase makes hashtags readable for everyone. Without capitalization, a screen reader may try to read the hashtag as one long, confusing word. Following this simple rule is an easy way to make your posts more inclusive.
To learn more about other ways to ensure your social media posts are accessible, visit the UMB accessibility webpage.