New Accessibility Rules for School Social Media (WCAG 2.1 AA) with Andrea Gribble

Mastering Social Media for Schools

Mastering Social Media for Schools
New Accessibility Rules for School Social Media (WCAG 2.1 AA) with Andrea Gribble
Mar 30, 2026 Episode 312
Andrea Gribble
  1. 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).
  2. 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).
  3. 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.


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