Writing Accessible Patterns for the Blind and Print Challenged

This 45 minute recording is of a live zoom masterclass on Writing Accessible Patterns for the Blind and Print Challenged presented on July 28, 2020 by Renee Van Hoy. The class covers all aspects of writing accessible patterns and includes extensive written materials. The written materials include a checklist for Best Practices for Writing Accessible Patterns for the Print Challenged and a checklist for Best Practices for Writing Patterns for Screen Readers. Also discussed are charts, colorwork, and fonts. A number of examples are included in the written materials that accompany the video.

The class includes a free review of one of your accessible patterns by Renee as well as her email for any questions. Video link is included with the written materials.

Once you have created an acessible pattern I will add it to the Accessible Patterns Index (accessibilepatternsindex.com). The API is an all volunteer project to create an accessible site linking the blind and print challenged crafter to accessible patterns.

Outline to video presentation:

1. Introduction
Who is the audience?
Why are accessible patterns important?
2. The minimum accessible pattern (Ravelry checklists)
3. Checklist of best practices for creating patterns for the print challenged
4. Checklist of best practices for creating patterns for screen readers
5. Spacing samples
6. All fonts are not the same
7. Writing accessible charts
8. Writing accessible colorwork
9. Examples of accessible patterns

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