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Accessible Presentation Software

I asked a question to the collective wisdom of my LinkedIn connections recently, and it sparked a great conversation and research into accessible presentation software. Here’s what I found comparing accessibility features of some of the major presentation software platforms: AhaSlides, Poll Everywhere, Mentimeter, and Slido.

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In Summary

We reviewed how easy presentation programs are for people with disabilities to use. We looked at AhaSlides, Poll Everywhere, Mentimeter, and Slido. Overall, Poll Everywhere impressed us. However, we're sticking with Mentimeter for now. It seems to be the best for making full presentations that everyone can use.

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Writing ALT Text for Accessibility

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Writing for Accessibility

Welcome to this deeper-dive series of blog posts! I’ll be digging in to some accessibility topics that relate to my presentations on accessibility, with the goal of providing you with information and resources to make your workplace more accessible. The first post in this series is on Writing ALT Text for Accessibility.

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In Summary

ALT text is a hidden description for images, helping people who can't see them understand what's there. It's also useful if images don't load or for search engines. Good ALT text describes the image and its purpose, keeping it short and to the point. You only skip ALT text for purely decorative images. While computers can help, always check their suggestions to ensure the description is accurate and helpful.