ADA Honest Discussion: Accessible Social Media

In this ADA Honest Discussions webinar, WeCo welcomes Abby Tekiela of South Washington Watershed District and Valerie Lockhart of Ninja Media and MTN.org for a practical conversation about accessible social media. The panel discusses how public agencies, nonprofits, and communicators can make social media content more inclusive, understandable, and usable for more people. Topics include alt text, image descriptions, readable captions, platform limitations, infographics, AI-assisted content, plain language, user-generated content, and the challenges of managing public comments while protecting accessibility and free speech. Whether you are just beginning your accessibility journey or refining your current practices, this conversation offers real-world examples, practical tips, and encouragement to start building better habits now. Key themes include: • Making graphics and images accessible • Writing clearer social media copy • Understanding accessibility beyond compliance • Using AI responsibly in communications • Preparing for ADA web rule expectations • Creating sustainable accessibility practices over time This webinar is part of WeCo’s free ADA Honest Discussions series, designed to support honest, practical conversations about digital accessibility. Moderator: Lynn Wehrman President & Founder, Digital Accessibility by WeCo About Digital Accessibility by WeCo Digital Accessibility by WeCo provides authentic human-led accessibility services including manual website audits, accessibility remediation guidance, training, coaching, and ongoing accessibility maintenance programs. Their team helps organizations create accessible digital experiences while meeting ADA and WCAG requirements. Learn More: https://theweco.com Questions? Leave a comment below or visit theweco.com to connect with the team.