5 Crucial Tweaks That Will Make Your Charts Accessible to People with Visual Impairments

Approximately 4.5% of the world’s population is colorblind. That’s about 350 million people worldwide having just one type of visual impairment. The numbers get significantly higher if you were to take all conditions into account. Yet, it’s a rarely discussed topic. As a data professional, you don’t want anyone misinterpreting your visuals. Sure, being extra clear is more work, but you’ll make a decent chunk of the population happier. Today you’ll get 5 actionable tips for making your existing visualizations accessible.

5 Crucial Tweaks That Will Make Your Charts Accessible to People with Visual Impairments

Approximately 4.5% of the world’s population is colorblind.

That’s about 350 million people worldwide having just one type of visual impairment. The numbers get significantly higher if you were to take all conditions into account. Yet, it’s a rarely discussed topic.

As a data professional, you don’t want anyone misinterpreting your visuals. Sure, being extra clear is more work, but you’ll make a decent chunk of the population happier. 

Today you’ll get 5 actionable tips for making your existing visualizations accessible.

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