Accessible Social Media for Public Health
Resource: Accessible Social Media for Public Health: The Public Health Communicators Guide
What it is: “Up to 27% of adults in the United States have some type of disability (CDC). Disability can affect mobility, cognition, hearing, vision, and levels of independence and self-care. To create inclusive and accessible public health communications, you must consider the ways people with disabilities will interact with your content. It is not possible for people to understand the important health information you are sharing if they cannot access it.
While there are considerations for accessibility for every communication channel, this guide will focus on social media. Use the following information to develop accessible writing, visuals, audio, and video that will connect with all members of your audience.”
