25/02/2026
Things we’re loving on social media at the moment!
– Regular use of image descriptions and alt text
– Letting people speak for themselves rather than being over-framed
– Showing progress and delivery, not just announcements
– Content that gives context instead of chasing clicks
– Simpler visuals that support the message rather than compete with it
A lot of this aligns with what we’ve learned through our work with Focus Birmingham, particularly around accessibility and clarity. It’s encouraging to see these things becoming more common across socials, whatever the sector.
Image description:
A tablet in a bright red protective case is mounted at eye level and displays an assistive communication app. The screen shows a grid of colourful icons and symbols labelled with words such as ‘Speak’, ‘Sentence starters’, ‘Feelings’, ‘Questions’, ‘Meals’, ‘Drinks’, ‘People’ and ‘About me’, designed to help users communicate by selecting words and phrases. A small camera or sensor is attached to the top of the device. In the foreground, slightly out of focus, is the side profile of a person facing the screen, suggesting they are using or engaging with the communication aid in an indoor setting with soft natural light.