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How to design great alt text: An introduction

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January 28, 2026 By Patrick Sturdivant

Images need alternative text (alt text). This is often one of the first things designers and developers learn about accessibility. On the surface, it’s a…

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5 Things UX and Visual Designers Can Do to Get Started with Accessibility

Caitlin Geier
May 10, 2016 By Caitlin Geier

Something you may not be aware of: at any given time: roughly 20% of Americans have either a temporary or permanent disability that may prevent…

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