[NFB-Idaho] Way to go, Don W.

Treasurer NFB-Idaho treasurer at nfbidaho.org
Wed Jul 14 14:38:52 UTC 2021


Here is the URL to the print version of the story Erin mentioned, on 
KIVI's website.

https://www.kivitv.com/news/how-to-make-online-information-about-the-heat-more-accessible-for-the-visually-impaired

Unfortunately (and ironically), it appears the graphics do not have 
alt-text associated with them.

_don
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On 2021-07-14 06:52 AM, Erin A. Olsen via NFB-Idaho wrote:

> Don did a great job on Channel 6 this AM succinctly but effectively 
> describing why, in this case, a weather warning  graphic was not 
> accessible. He simply told people about how a picture, even one with 
> words, was still just an image and how easily ALT text could be added 
> to make it accessible to those visually impaired. Good job spreading 
> the word, Don! -Erin
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