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 * Facebook and Accessibility (low vision, blindness, reading disabilities, dyslexia) **

Facebook is one of the most highly used social media platforms by people of all ages. People who may have vision issues or disabilities, may not be able to access the content in the same way as their peers. For example, at any time, you can log into your Facebook and see a long list of memes, photos, or other visual media that has been shared. Using Automatic alternative text allows people who previously haven’t been able to access that information a change to learn what the pictures are associated with a post. By having artificial intelligence accessible for students, they will be more independent when accessing social media vs. having to rely on a teacher or assistant. Using Artificial Intelligence to Help Blind People ‘See’ Facebook. April 4, 2016. Facebook Newsroom. []


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