We can all do better on social media when using hashtags. I wrote this as part poem, part parody of an army advert about fixing things. But mostly as a reminder that we can all do things to make life a little better for everyone but especially for those that need it.
Probably
If you’re using social media, you’re probably using hashtags.
If you’re using hashtags, you’re probably using multiple words.
If you’re using multiple words, you’re probably putting them in a string.
If you’re putting them in a string, you impact everybody’s ability to read it.
If you’re impacting everybody’s ability to read it, you’re adversely affecting those who are neurodiverse and those using screen readers.
If you’re adversely affecting those with neurodiversity and using screen readers, you’re probably not capitalising each word.
If you’re not capitalising each word, you are not being very inclusive.
If you’re not being very inclusive, you can probably do better!
#hashtagsworkworsewithoutcapitals
#HashtagsWorkBetterWithCapitals
#Accessibility #A11y #InclusionMatters