Make your GitHub projects more accessible with accessibility-alt-text-bot

GitHub has introduced an open-source tool called the accessibility-alt-text-bot, designed to enhance accessibility in GitHub Issues, Discussions, and Pull Requests by reminding users to add meaningful alt text to images. Alt text is crucial for individuals using screen readers and other assistive technologies as it provides a description of the image's intent, ensuring inclusivity for people who are blind, have low vision, or have cognitive disabilities. The bot aims to alleviate the burden on individuals who frequently advocate for accessibility by automating reminders, thereby reducing advocacy fatigue and burnout. Users can implement this bot by installing it in their repository's workflows, where it will monitor activities and prompt users to include alt text when necessary. This initiative is part of GitHub's broader effort to integrate more accessibility features into its platform and foster a more inclusive open-source environment.