ADA compliance - Social Media

Social media is often a primary mechanism for communication and information dissemination for schools and though schools cannot control the accessibility of such platforms, this does not mean that they are exempt from needing to ensure that content delivered via these platforms be accessible.   As such, the social media platforms are getting on board at a varied pace and you will need to make the decision that is in the best interest of your organization. Below you will find a list of articles that you may find helpful as you make your social media ADA compliant.

• How to make images accessible for people - An article created by Twitter that reviews the steps on making the images you may place in Tweets accessible.
• Navigate the New Twitter Like a Pro with Keyboard Shortcuts - An article covering the keyboard shortcuts for Twitter that makes it easier to navigate.  
• Accessibility for People with Disabilities - An article that was written by Facebook that reviews their platform and the features that help those with disabilities use that platform. 
• Accessibility in Social Media - An article that gives tips for making your social media ADA compliant. It also gives a list of tools to assist in making your social media more accessible. 

Additional Articles

• We use social media feeds on our website (Facebook, etc.). Are those sites ADA compliant, and are we liable if they aren’t and we feature their content on our site?
• Will embedded content, such as a Google calendar or a Facebook feed create issues with screen readers?