[Stylist] accessible blogging website platforms

[Sherry Gomes]

I use wordpress, I have a regular personal blog and a professional site with wordpress for my author stuff. Years ago I used blogger also, but stopped as it's a google thing and I had to use my old gmail email and such to access it. But when I used blogger it was accessible.



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I started using WordPress about 8 or  9 months ago. I opted for the website in addition to the blog, but currently I'm just blogging. I know other totally blind/screenreader users use WordPress, but personally, I don't find it the most user friendly . However, if you're more technologically savvy, it likely won't be as confusing. That being said, I'm not having issues writing and posting blogs . However, I am currently trying to figure out how to upload images, and so far, I'm not figuring it out. It doesn't seem like the most straightforward process, and I'm trying to determine if it's an accessibility issue, or if I am simply not figuring it out. After doing research though and speaking with other people, it does seem WordPress and dreamwith are the two preferred blog sites for blind people who use screen readers.
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter )she/hers(
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> On Jul 21, 2021, at 10:19 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via Stylist <stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Alyssa,
> I had to create a Web site awhile back for a class, and I used wordPress. I was mostly able to navigate it independently (primarily with my phone using VoiceOver connected to a Braille display) but photos were an issue. I needed sighted assistance in finding the right photos (ones which looked good based on what I wanted) and making sure they were placed and formatted properly. Since you mentioned you might have access to ZoomText, I'm guessing you do have some vision. I would be really curious as to other responses on here. 
> Thanks,
> Vejas
>> On Jul 21, 2021, at 19:43, Alyssa Frierson via Stylist <stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi everyone,
>> I am looking for suggestions for accessible blogging platforms. I've 
>> used DreamWidth in the past but am looking for something where I can 
>> add photos and videos to my posts (I've had trouble doing this with 
>> Dreamwidth). I'd also be open to any suggestions for platforms to 
>> launch a personal website, which might incorporate a blog.
>> I use Jaws 16 or NVDA and may also have access to ZoomText, though 
>> only using a screen reader is preferable.
>> Thank you all so much for any suggestions.
>> 
>> Alyssa
>> 
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