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We know there are still barriers, and we don’t have all the answers (or the power to change platforms), but we’ll continue to advocate for and push our creative process to include a fully accessible digital environment. If you have suggestions for how we can improve our accessibility, please email us at [email protected]

 

Light blue image with the illustration of a hand snapping in the center with the following text in white font above it: Transcripts in a snap

Transcripts

Hey fellow media makers! Transcripts make videos accessible for many people, and without them, lots of folks are unable to enjoy your content. Watch our quick tutorial on how to do a transcript so you can make media for everyone!
Image of an illustrated clock with the following text against a green background: Audio Description in a couple minutes

Audio Description

Have you heard of this hack to make your videos accessible for blind and low vision social media users? Watch this video to learn how to Audio Describe.
Image of an illustrated clock with the following text against a purple background: Captions in a couple minutes

Captions

Want to know our tricks and tips for making captions for your social videos? Watch this video! #AccessibilityIsCool
White text on brown background that says, "Alt Text in a snap". There is a simple white outline illustration of a hand snapping.

Alt Text

Alt Text provides people who are blind and low vision access to online visual information. Learn how to become a pro in just 60 seconds!


 

Debra, a white woman with short brown hair and glasses, signs to camera.

Transcripts with Debra

Why should you describe? As part of our #WhyDescribe campaign, Debra talks transcripts and why they’re so important – especially to those who are D/deafblind.
Image of Cindy holding her phone to show how she listens to tweets being read to her.

Alt Text and Audio Description with Cindy

Imagine being left out of millions of conversations all across the internet. This is what happens to blind and low vision people when content on social media isn’t described. Cindy shared her experience with inaccessible content with us, and her thoughts on how to create more inclusion in the digital realm.
Four people on a video call. An ASL interpreter signs in the lower right corner. Rooted in Rights logo and icons for Open Captions and Audio Description are on the left.

Accessible Video Calls

Accessible meetings are effective meetings. Whether you're catching up with a friend or discussing the latest project at work, accessibility ensures that everyone can fully engage and participate. Funded by the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Wastewater Treatment Division and the Coal Creek Sewer Upgrade Project.