Scheduled at 1:45 pm in Colorado G-H on Wednesday, November 19.
#41171Speaker(s)
- Christine Foushi, Principal Consultant, OneStep Beyond
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Interactive/Discussion
- Expertise Level: Beginner
- Type of session: General Conference
Summary
You won't want to miss the return of The Alternative Text Showdown (first debuted at AHG in 2022)! Attendees are in the driver's seat to for this fun, interactive alternative text writing competition! Learn about when images should have alt text, quality alt text, long descriptions, and so much more! We'll still be friends at the end, just with a bit more knowledge!
Abstract
Here's your chance to put Alternative Text writing skills to the test by going "head-to-head" with other conference attendees. In a friendly competition, teams (or you can work on your own) will be shown a sample of images and asked to create Textual Alternatives. We will share our findings and review best practices when creating these descriptions, and even explore how Artificial Intelligence can lend a hand! Every reader deserves to be able to read quality content or have it read to them, including images, which is why adding quality and good textual alternatives is important. As an organization serving readers of all ages and abilities, it is our responsibility to provide quality content, but what if you hit a roadblock and need to create or remediate alt text? We'll find out! Do you think your team has what it takes to take home the bragging rights?
Keypoints
- Alleviating roadblocks to arrive at quality textual alternatives.
- Work smarter not harder -- utilize effective and efficient workflows and tools.
- The best way to improve your Alt Text skills is to practice.
Disability Areas
Cognitive/Learning, Vision
Topic Areas
Alternate Format, Artificial Intelligence, Assistive Technology, Uncategorized
Speaker Bio(s)
Christine Foushi
Christine Foushi, a self-proclaimed publishing nerd, is a journalist by trade, has worked within the higher education technology and publishing industry for the last 20 years, and is an advocate for accessibility. Ensuring accessibility and inclusion for all is her passion not only in her career, but within her community and personal life. She's the Principal Consultant of OneStep Beyond, an organization intended to empower individuals and organizations to navigate the digital landscape through innovative technology solutions while maintaining a commitment to accessibility. She was the recipient of the 2024 GAAD Speakers' Fund sponsored by the GAAD Foundation. For more information, visit https://gaad.foundation/what-we-do/speakers-fund#speakersFundApplication.