Improving Accessibility for Screen Reader Users on Social Media

The podcast episode discusses how to add descriptions to images on social media to improve accessibility for people with visual impairments. In the past, it was challenging to include image descriptions, but now it has become easier to add alternative text for screen reader users. The episode provides a tutorial on adding descriptions to images on various platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon, Discord, and Threads. It also mentions the use of Be My Eyes, a service that helps generate alt text using artificial intelligence. The episode emphasizes the importance of including image descriptions to ensure everyone can fully engage with social media posts.