Posts by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
(DIR) Post #APm8EtzOJWq6qWUOdU by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
2022-11-19T18:03:54Z
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As a blind individual, I have to say that #Caturday on #Mastodon is far far more enjoyable then at #Twitter, where the vast majority of cat photos are not described.It is also been fascinating for me to hear descriptions written by those who sent the image, immediately followed by Apple image recognition’s attempts to describe the same image. Only rarely does that add anything to the ALT, & often directly contradicts it. There is no auto magical solution to image description. It is something best done by a human, for only that human can explain the “why” of the image: the reason that image was chosen to speak so eloquently without words for those who can see it. ALT allows you to provide those words.
(DIR) Post #APm8EumJNdyHIFNSt6 by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
2022-11-19T18:04:23Z
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Plus, the sheep & the ferns!
(DIR) Post #APm8EvCXo6xGbbePmC by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
2022-11-19T18:30:24Z
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As long as the topic of image description has your attention, I'd like to try & reproduce on Mastodon something I & several other volunteers organized on Twitter. It’s 2 hashtags to assist with image description.The first is #ALT4me — blind & visually impaired individuals can reply to an image that lacks ALT text with this tag, so that sighted volunteers can then reply with a description. The strength of crowdsourcing this is that each person adds unique details from their own perspective, that when combined, form a detailed & meaningful conception of the image. It also allows one person to give a quick triage description, & then others can fill in details as they see fit.The 2nd is #ALT4you — if you come across an image that is particularly striking, or one that you believe will quickly become iconic & part of a shared visual imagery/memory, please describe that image & tag it with this tag. This is particularly important during unfolding news stories that quickly break & change, leaving behind indelible visual impressions, that then shape most peoples memory & consciousness of the event. Obviously, for the blind/VI, without a description, search images, no matter how important, remain perceptual and informational black holes.Thank you all again for the outstanding image description I have encountered so consistently in my limited experience on Mastodon.
(DIR) Post #APm8EvyOwBEh022dN2 by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
2022-11-19T18:41:33Z
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Here is an example of #ALT4me at work from Twitter:https://twitter.com/oedipusnj/status/1592647460081774592?s=46&t=ZOHVlwSsCHziG07ZnHN32Q
(DIR) Post #ASGBvYi90uKEmYdjSS by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
2023-01-30T02:04:51Z
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Lo! A cat-shaped comet has appeared in the night sky!What possibly does it portend?#AlwaysUseALT #BCatPix #TheArtOfALT #cats #CosmicKitty #CometCat #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOnMastodon #MastoCats
(DIR) Post #ASGBvZDh7bYwMPOvdQ by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
2023-02-02T05:54:21Z
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And, so — after several rapid revolutions of the Earth — the comet took up a slower, more regal, fixed orbit as a second moon, one which was always full...The night would never be the same for mice#AlwaysUseALT #BCatPix #TheArtOfALT #cats #CosmicKitty #CometCat #CatsOfMastodon #CatsOnMastodon #MastoCats
(DIR) Post #AXfASVhUPrcYuiKtQu by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
2023-07-13T20:42:12Z
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@stanford Very well composed & well structured ALT.It's not only crystal clear when heard or felt, it guides those visually processing the ALT through the image in its intended order, clearly associating specific images with the appropriate text.
(DIR) Post #Aa8r8oWLyVw7kHq0hc by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
2023-09-25T16:44:36Z
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IMPORTANT INFO FOR ORDERING ACCESSIBLE COVID TESTS1) Call 1-800-232-02332) choose language3) at next prompt press 8 to reach repEach order will include two rapid-antigen tests that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.You can also use the following form to order #Covid tests tailored specifically for blind/low vision usehttps://special.usps.com/testkits/accessible
(DIR) Post #Aa8r8pvYkHh26kded6 by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
2023-09-25T16:45:31Z
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A few important notes on the accessible test:1) Supplies are limited.2) Testing requires you to use a compatible, Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, as well as download & install an app from the App Store or Google Play3) Orders will ship free starting the week of October 2, 2023
(DIR) Post #Aa8r8q2eJvMeSjxJgG by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
2023-09-25T18:00:50Z
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The TTY number to request accessible Covid tests for blind & low vision individuals is:1-888-720-7489
(DIR) Post #Aa8r8q4mC148ZKx0zo by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
2023-09-25T17:28:02Z
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ALTERNATE ACCESSIBLE COVID TEST ORDERING PHONE NUMBERI spoke with a representative at DIAL, The Disability Information & Access Line, who said while you SHOULD be able to order the test directly from the Postal Service, you can also order the test directly from DIAL via phone at1 888 677 1199
(DIR) Post #Aa8r8q5q83uscdRrea by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
2023-09-25T16:48:05Z
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Anecdotally, I can conform that the wait time to speak to a rep to request the test is extremely long.
(DIR) Post #Aa8r8sPlUx2jp0mnzM by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
2023-09-25T17:30:59Z
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I still have an escalation request at USPS, after confirming with DIAL that one should be able to directly order the accessible test from USPS by phone, as indicated on the main CDC & government COVID-19 sitesFor now, however, you're best advised to call DIAL or use the request form located athttps://special.usps.com/testkits/accessible
(DIR) Post #Aa8r8sRBPgB3tPRwCO by oedipusnj@kolektiva.social
2023-09-25T18:13:00Z
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To reach The Disability Information & Access Line (DIAL) via TTY:1) dial 711 to invoke TTY2) dial 1 888 677 1199