📢 Introducing the #UnseenImageChallenge! 📢
What if everyone experienced social media the way screen reader users do? Let's find out together!
Visit our challenge website for more information and examples: micr0.dev/unseenChallenge
What Is It?
Post a solid black square image with detailed alt text describing what would have been there. Everyone will "see" the same way screen reader users see the post! This powerful exercise demonstrates why accessible content matters.
How To Participate:
- Choose a meaningful image based on the daily theme
- Replace it with a plain black square in your post
- Write a vivid, detailed description as the alt text
- Use the hashtag #UnseenImageChallenge
- Nominate 3 friends to join the challenge
Need Help With Alt Text?
Not sure how to write good descriptions? We've created a comprehensive alt text guide at micr0.dev/alttext with examples, tips, and even an interactive quality checker!
You can also DM me the original image, and I'll help generate alt text you can use! (Make sure you are following me first! Mastodon blocks 'unsolicited' DMs!)
Example: Instead of "My cat" try "My orange tabby cat Whiskers lounging in a sunbeam on the windowsill, looking sleepy with half-closed eyes"
Daily Themes:
- Monday: Nature & Outdoors
- Tuesday: Pets & Animal Friends
- Wednesday: Art & Creativity
- Thursday: Food & Cuisine
- Friday: Places & Spaces
- Saturday: People & Portraits
- Sunday: Wild Card (anything you choose!)
Duration
The challenge runs for one full week! Join in on any or all of the daily themes.
Community Showcase
I'll be boosting exceptional examples throughout the week and featuring creative descriptions. Your participation helps inspire others!
Supporting the Mission
If you find value in this challenge and want to support Altbot's continued development and accessibility work, you can contribute to the project at ko-fi.com/micr0byte. All funds go directly toward server costs, development, and expanding our accessibility initiatives. However, awareness and participation are the most important contributions!
Why This Matters
Every day, blind and low-vision people experience the Fediverse entirely through alt text. This challenge helps everyone understand why detailed image descriptions are so important first hand. Awareness is important!
Resources
- Challenge information and examples: micr0.dev/unseenChallenge
- The Art of Alt Text guide: micr0.dev/alttext
The challenge begins today! Who's ready to make the Fediverse more accessible while trying something new? Make sure to tag three friends who you think should join in!
#Accessibility #AltText #DigitalInclusion
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