Making social media accessible

Accessible social media ensures everyone, regardless of their abilities, can participate. Incorporating accessibility features makes platforms more inclusive and welcoming.

Accessible social media enhances engagement, expands reach, and promotes diversity. This contributes to a fairer and more inclusive online environment.

Tips to ensure social media is accessible

  • Always add alt text
  • Add video captions
  • Write accessible text (use plain English)
  • Create accessible visuals
  • Don’t use or rely on memes and emojis
  • Stay up to date with the platform’s accessibility features.
  • Use feedback to improve your social media presence

Resources

Meta (Facebook and Instagram)

X (formerly known as Twitter)

YouTube

Vimeo

Pinterest

LinkedIn

TikTok