Mark Wyner Won’t Comply Feb 2, 2023

Update: moved this to my new writing site so there’s a new URL.

Every hashtag on every post on every platform should always be pascal case. I wrote this to illustrate how screenreaders read hashtags based on their case.

It’s a small thing that all of us can do to build a more inclusive, accessible internet for all. Please take the time to use pascal case.

https://markwrites.io/hashtag-accessibility-by-everyone-for-everyone

#Accessibility #WebAccessibility #Usability #Readability #Hashtags #SocialNetworking #Blogging #UX

Mark W.rites - Hashtag Accessibility, by Everyone for Everyone

My post about hashtag accessibility on Mastodon (and later LinkedIn) got a lot of attention. There were so many replies from people who didn’t know about the a…

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Show threadSane Thinker
@markwyner Good to know. I was unaware of this.
Feb 2, 2023 at 11:20pmWeb
Show threadMark Wyner Won’t Comply Feb 2, 2023
@gdeihl the only reason I know is because I test my work using a screenreader, and have been for most of my career. Until you actually hear it, it’s hard to imagine it.
Show threadSane ThinkerFeb 2, 2023
@markwyner Should be basic information that's widely known. This world is extremely handicap unfriendly.
Show threadMark Wyner Won’t Comply Feb 2, 2023
@gdeihl we definitely live in an ableist world. Little accommodations are the very least that we can do.
Show threadSusannah The TiredFeb 6, 2023

@gdeihl @markwyner

Hi! Our community widely prefers the word disability, over handicapped. The word handicapped has a lot of negative connotations and even trauma associated with it. Thanks.

Show threadMark Wyner Won’t Comply Feb 6, 2023
@KittenInACave @gdeihl agreed.
Show threadSane ThinkerFeb 7, 2023
@KittenInACave @markwyner Thanks for telling me, I will respect that in the future.
Show threadSusannah The TiredFeb 7, 2023

@gdeihl @markwyner

Thank you! Appreciate that!

Show threadMark Wyner Won’t Comply Feb 7, 2023
@KittenInACave @gdeihl love the respectful discourse and growth.
Show threadSusannah The TiredFeb 7, 2023

@markwyner @gdeihl

It makes a rather delightful change, hey?

Show threadMark Wyner Won’t Comply Feb 7, 2023
@gdeihl @KittenInACave sure thing.
Show threadSusul 🏳️‍⚧️Feb 3, 2023
@markwyner how do you do this? I generally put stuff I wrote into Google TTS, but I feel like that isnt the most realistic screenreader experience, but I also dont want to actually turn on a real screenreader because it drives me mad
Show threadMark Wyner Won’t Comply Feb 3, 2023
@susul I use Apple’s VoiceOver most of the time. It’s easily toggled on/off with a keyboard command. I’ve also seen some screen reader extensions for browsers. I test for my professional work so the expense can be justified when using full platforms/software. But if you’re on a Mac VoiceOver is easy, reliable, and free.