This is a more data-driven look at the current state of accessibility in science publishing that makes several recommendations for how we can improve things going forward, starting today.
The forum took place on April 17, 2023. Even if you weren't there, recordings of the speakers with ASL translation, presentations, and discussion boards are all available on the arXiv site.
The U.S. government has a website dedicated to best practices for accessible content, geared towards teaching government employees who design federal websites how to ensure that their content is accessible and inclusive.
These best practices for typography are of particular interest in publishing. They give advice about font sizes, line height, and typefaces best suited for accessible digital content.
While WCAG 3.0 is still in the draft stage, you can consult the current version for basic guidance.
This is a practical primer on what should and should not appear in alt-text. There are also links showing how to add alt-text in MS Office software.
This resource is particularly helpful for constructing alt-text with an informative syntax. Alex gives additional advice on describing race and gender in an inclusive and respectful way.
This resource in particular calls attention to the different "modes" of writing that might be used to describe the same image. Your goal might be to draw focus to a particular aspect of the image or to describe the entire thing, and your image description should reflect that goal.
The presentation slides are available online. Feel free to review them or use them to develop your own materials!