plantaccessible
Plantaccessible is a term used to describe a set of principles and a platform designed to make plant knowledge and gardening resources usable by people with diverse abilities. It emphasizes removing barriers by adopting accessible web and print design, and by offering multi-modal content such as text, audio descriptions, captions, labeled diagrams, and tactile resources.
In practice, plantaccessible may include an online searchable database with screen reader friendly navigation, alt text
The movement results from collaborations among horticulturists, accessibility advocates, educators, and technologists, and is deployed in
Key challenges include keeping plant taxonomies up to date, ensuring accurate sensory descriptions across contexts, multilingual
Related topics include accessibility, horticulture, and assistive technology.