From the course: Making a Case for Accessibility in Your Organization

Create good habits and model behavior

From the course: Making a Case for Accessibility in Your Organization

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Create good habits and model behavior

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- Once you set the intention and build a strategy to commit to accessibility, how do you keep the momentum going? The solution doesn't have to be complicated. Here are four simple steps you can take to help keep yourself and your company on track to maintain your commitment and create sustained change. First, change your email signature to remind others that every email you sent has been checked for accessibility. This will remind you to continue checking your documents for accessibility, in addition to prompting others to check their documents as well. Second on your company's social media accounts, use alternative texts on all images and check for sufficient contrast using tools like Microsoft's Accessibility Insights. Alternative text will provide context of the image to people who use screen readers. Be sure to explain the purpose of the meaning of the image. Third, use an accessible digital meeting tool with built-in accessibility features such as Microsoft Teams. Tools, such as live captions, transcription, background noise suppression, and reactions, provide ways for people with disabilities to interact and communicate virtually. Finally, try to stay current with the latest trends and accessibility features available in major operating systems. In Windows, for example, you can view accessibility settings which include things like color filters and contrast themes, mouse settings, audio settings, and many more. The more familiar you are with these features and how to use them, the better you can cultivate helpful, inclusive routines at your company moving forward. By truly integrating accessibility into your and your team's everyday practices and then showcasing those practices to a larger audience, you can model your intentions and strengthen your integrity around accessibility.

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