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New Accessibility Rules for School Social Media (WCAG 2.1 AA) with Andrea Gribble
From Mastering Social Media for Schools · Hosted by Andrea Gribble
Episode summary
In this episode of Mastering Social Media for Schools: Andrea breaks down what’s changing (without panic) - why WCAG 2. 1 AA is becoming the standard for all school digital content (including social media), plus the key compliance timelines (April 2026/April 2027). Alt text becomes a daily habit, not an optional extra.
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Andrea breaks down what’s changing (without panic) - why WCAG 2.1 AA is becoming the standard for all school digital content (including social media), plus the key compliance timelines (April 2026/April 2027).Alt text becomes a daily habit, not an optional extra. You’ll learn what “good” alt text sounds like, what to avoid when describing students, and how to edit alt text on Facebook/Instagram (even after posting).Video accessibility is more than auto-captions. The episode explains when captions matter most, how to handle “vibes-only” videos, and why accurate captions can help both accessibility and discoverability. Email: andrea@socialschool4edu.com Follow Andrea on X: @andreagribble Website: https://socialschool4edu.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialschool4edu USEFUL INFORMATION Video Tip - How to add alternative text to Facebook imagesVideo Tip - How to auto caption your videos in Instagram ReelsSocial Media for Schools Retreat - Register here!Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/ MORE RESOURCES Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools! Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here www.SocialSchool4EDU.com