San Francisco, California
Twitter today announced the expansion of its accessibility features with the introduction of new image descriptions, enabling users to add detailed text descriptions to images.
“This update empowers users to make their content more accessible,” said Leslie Kiernan, Twitter’s Accessibility Lead. “We’re committed to creating a more inclusive Twitter experience.”
Key Features:
– Image descriptions: Users can add up to 1,000 characters of text to describe images.
– Automatic image recognition: Twitter’s AI-powered technology identifies and suggests descriptions for images.
– Improved screen reader support: Enhanced compatibility with popular screen readers.
– Expanded alt text limits: Increased character limit for alt text from 420 to 1,000 characters.
Benefits:
– Enhanced accessibility for visually impaired users
– Improved user experience for all users
– Increased discoverability of images
Availability:
The new image descriptions feature is rolling out globally on Twitter’s web and mobile platforms.
Partnerships:
Twitter collaborated with accessibility experts and organizations, including:
– American Foundation for the Blind
– National Federation of the Blind
– World Blind Union
About Twitter:
Twitter is a leading social media platform that enables real-time information sharing.
Media Contact:
Twitter Communications
press@twitter.com
(415) 222-9670
