I try to ALT text all my images according to recommended good practices, such as this one:
https://www.perkins.org/resource/how-write-alt-text-and-image-descriptions-visually-impaired/

This takes some effort and it helps only a minority. But to that minority, ALT text makes an incomparable difference. It's worth it, please do it.

However, I realised that sometimes context isn't implicit in ALT descriptions when we rely on experiences made for fully functioning senses. For example, if I post a still from a movie implying a certain meaning that is obvious to anyone who has seen it, that assumes the movie can be just as easily interpreted by people with impaired senses. Clearly, that's not the case.

So, if you encounter any of my posts and the ALT text isn't providing enough clarity, please reach out and I will do my best to explain.

#accessibility #AltText #a11y #FriendlyFediverse

New post:

"A newbie's guide to self-hosting with YunoHost. Part 3: Let’s install NextCloud"

🔗 : https://blog.elenarossini.com/a-newbies-guide-to-self-hosting-with-yunohost-part-3-lets-install-nextcloud/

And sorry for repeating myself, but the path to digital independence and empowerment is easier than you thought.

My self-hosted #NextCloud has fully replaced WeTransfer, Google Drive and Dropbox for me... and it's only the tip of the iceberg.

I hope this visual guide will help fellow newbies.

#SelfHosting #YunoHost #MySoCalledSudoLife #FOSS #blog #resist

Age verification is spreading like cancer.

First they came for adults site and social media; now they are already discussing about putting VPNs and app stores behind #AgeVerfication 🇬🇧🇦🇺

What’s sold as “online safety” means #surveillance via IDs checks or face scans.

Privacy & anonymity protect journalists, whistleblowers & activists.

We must fight against age verification - or the free web dies!

👉 More: https://tuta.com/blog/age-verification-kills-anonymity

2026 will see #deMicrosoft trending - what's your pick?

#NoAI #MS365 #DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource

Not ready to pay increased prices for AI? Choose alternatives: https://tuta.com/blog/microsoft-365-price-increase

We’re excited to be sponsoring State of the Browser 2026 on Saturday, 28 February at the Barbican Centre in London!

Join the web community for a one-day, single-track conference full of inspiring talks on the modern web, accessibility, standards and more, in person or online.

Tickets are available now at: stateofthebrowser.com.

#SotB2026 #WebStandards #Accessibility #StateoftheBrowser