StoryMaps

Creating accessible StoryMaps is important so you can share your StoryMap with the widest possible audience. The StoryMaps software has a lot of accessibility features built in, but there are a few things you can do as the creator to maximize accessibility:

1. Use meaningful headings: people who navigate the internet via screen reader rely on headings to navigate, you can help them by creating headings that clearly outline the main points of your StoryMap
2. Write alt-text for all visuals: Alt-text is read out loud by a screen reader when there are visuals on a webpage, make sure you add it so those using a screen reader will know what's in each visual you add to your StoryMap
3. Caption videos
4. Don't rely on color alone: it's great to use color to make certain parts of the text stand out, but make sure you're also using other methods as well. For example make a key point both red and bold so that it can be perceived as important by a wide audience 
5. Use readable hyperlinks: avoid hyperlinks that say things like "Click here" use a descriptive link that tells users where they will end up if they click on that link 

You can learn more about the accessibility features built into StoryMaps and how to best accomplish the five tasks above, at the link below: