Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Social Media


This undated guide to best practices from Western Washington University includes instructions for making accessible posts on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Flickr.

Although what is possible on each platform varies, the guide details instructions for:

  • adding alternative text to images
  • adding captions and transcripts to videos
  • providing audio descriptions
  • including short links

The guide also includes general best practices for creating accessible online content.

Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Social Media