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How can we make Twitch more accessible for users with disabilities or those who depend on assistive technologies to access our services?

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Allow alt-text for images in channel panels to allow for accessibility for screen readers

Using images in channel panels allows streamers a higher level of design control, but sacrifices readability for visually impaired viewers. Please allow an alt-text feature on these images so the text on them can be accessible.
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  • KJ_Pothoof commented  ·   ·  Report

    Alt text isn't a bonus feature; it's a non-negotiable requirement. It allows screen readers to perceive what is on the images (which is definitely important on Twitch channel panels), and also helps with SEO.

  • HyperfocusedBadger commented  ·   ·  Report

    Twitch has a history of allowing ableism on the platform and I know a previous Head of Accessibility was pushed out trying to make progress. Don't expect them to do this any time soon. They don't care.
  • druidbird_ commented  ·   ·  Report

    I would love for this to be implemented! We shouldn't have to decide between accessibility or design.

  • MamaTamago commented  ·   ·  Report

    please add alt text to panels!! Twitch should be accessible to all viewers

  • kristyn_tee commented  ·   ·  Report

    This is a no brainer! Already built into every other platform on social media. Twitch needs to make this happen YESTERDAY.
  • MurderVeggie commented  ·   ·  Report

    How is this not a thing already! Bare minimum, Twitch, make it happen!

  • lemmyrose commented  ·   ·  Report

    Yes please this is so so important for accessibility!
  • Cptn_Sumi commented  ·   ·  Report

    This is so important! It would help me make my panels look pretty and still be accessible! We need this!
  • CamronJK commented  ·   ·  Report

    The fact that it is 2022 and this seemingly easy addition has STILL not been addressed is disgraceful.
  • PolygonPrincess commented  ·   ·  Report

    This needs to be added! Many other platforms have implemented custom alt text to images users upload. This is one of the bigger accessibility pitfalls I find on Twitch and the fact that it hasn't been addressed at all in the 5 years it's been on here is wild!
  • ughlycoyote commented  ·   ·  Report

    Absolutely; I've been trying to brainstorm ways to compensate for the lack of accessibility on my channel page. My image panels are text only, but I know a lot of people who use creative images to replace their text altogether. Alt-text is essential to guarantee that blind/visually impaired users can still participate.
  • JeffiePlays commented  ·   ·  Report

    I don't know how this isn't implemented yet - hopefully soon. Voted & Shared <3
  • itsmeAlexVega commented  ·   ·  Report

    Appalled at the lack of accessibility options for twitch panels.
  • Wombalar commented  ·   ·  Report

    Heading into 2022 and this isn't a thing... kinda mad

  • GodsGameFreak commented  ·   ·  Report

    Yo let's get going on this one, lots of people could use the feature!
  • aPastelWitch commented  ·   ·  Report

    This has been around since 2017 and still no real work from twitch! We know from Twitter that this feature is a boon and should be easy to add.

    Let's upvote and pester Twitch until they get it together!!!
  • darkcrab commented  ·   ·  Report

    Please add this feature. That's the bare minimum and fairly easy to implement, no?
  • nathnolt commented  ·   ·  Report

    Excerpt from: https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/legal/accessibility/

    "Last modified on 03/30/2020"

    "# How do we do this?

    Here’s a few things we’re working on right now:

    - Reducing accessibility defects
    - Including accessibility documentation in our core components
    - Inviting streamers with disabilities to provide feedback
    - Setting up a resource group for employees with disabilities
    - And more!

    We’re working ******* the Twitch experience and are on our way to our Level A accessibility goal."

    I don't think so.
    This is a 3 year old issue
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