Adding alt text to images should be common practice for everyone. Why? Alt text is text that describes an image and is added to the <img> tag in HTML. A blind or low-vision user might be using a screen reader to read your LinkedIn post. If your post contains an image without alt text, the … Read more
I’m excited about a bunch of recently released books in learning and development and accessibility and inclusion. Here’s my list in no particular order. Disclaimer: I haven’t read any of these yet. I need to find a job first. Digital Accessibility Ethics: Disability Inclusion in All Things Tech by Lainey Feingold. From the book description: … Read more
It’s been a month since I was RIF’ed from my job. I’m in a surprisingly (to me) positive mood all things considered. My network of friends and colleagues has been incredibly wonderful, encouraging, and helpful. I’m trying to stay focused but not consumed. For instance, sitting at my computer doom-scrolling LinkedIn for 8 hours a … Read more