Health and wellness is for everyone!
This toolkit is your ally in spreading the word about NCHPAD Connect to your communities, patients and followers. It’s designed to streamline your efforts by providing messages that highlight the positive impact and benefits of NCHPAD Connect. Since NCHPAD Connect launched in 2022, thousands of individuals with disabilities have signed up, excited to engage in health promotion activities – and we’re ready for more to join!
Thank you for your interest in linking your audience and communities across the United States to our free, virtual resources and programs. Your support is deeply appreciated!
Within this toolkit, you’ll find:
- Accessible Social Media best practices.
- Ready-to-share social media messages and graphics.
- Shareable resources, ideas and testimonials to boost awareness and promote NCHPAD Connect to your audience.
Sharing Our Message with Everyone: Accessibility Best Practices
We want to ensure everyone can easily understand and engage with NCHPAD Connect online. Here are some accessibility best practices to keep in mind when promoting NCHPAD Connect on social media:
- Clear Communication: Use plain language and avoid jargon. Keep your sentences concise and easy to follow.
- Hashtag Power: Make hashtags readable by using camel case (e.g., #SocialMediaWins). This helps screen readers announce them clearly.
- Limit Emojis: Emojis can be fun, but use them sparingly and place them at the end of sentences. Avoid relying on them to convey meaning.
- Add Image Descriptions: Describe all images using clear and concise alt text. Briefly explain the image content and its connection to the post.
- Use Captions: Add captions to videos and live streams. Consider offering downloadable transcripts for longer videos.
- Color Contrast: Ensure good color contrast between text and background for better readability.
Links to share
Messages to Share
Graphics to share
Linked Icons Graphic
Great for: Newsletters, blog posts, and Facebook.
Right click to save the image to your device.
Health + Wellness Activities Graphics
Great for: Social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Right click to save the image to your device.
