Accessibility isn't just the right thing to do — it also expands your potential audience. Over 1 billion people worldwide live with some form of disability.
Video Accessibility
- Add captions: 85% of videos are watched without sound. Captions benefit everyone, not just deaf or hard-of-hearing viewers
- Use high contrast text: Ensure text is easily readable against backgrounds
- Don't rely on color alone: Use shapes, text, and patterns in addition to color to convey information
- Keep flashing minimal: Rapid flashing can trigger seizures in some viewers
Story Accessibility
- Font size: Use text large enough to read on small screens
- Alt text: Add descriptions to your Instagram posts for screen readers
- Clear fonts: Decorative fonts are harder to read for people with dyslexia
- Sufficient contrast: Light text on light backgrounds is hard for many people to read
Audio Accessibility
- Always add captions or text overlays for key dialogue
- Don't make audio the only way to understand your content
- Describe important visual elements in your narration
When designing stories in ArtStory, choose templates with high-contrast color schemes and large, readable fonts. Accessibility and great design go hand in hand.