Pinterest Released Several Features to Aid Visually Impaired Users

iOS and the web were updated, with Android to follow

Pinterest bills itself as more of a visual search engine than a social network, and Wednesday, it announced steps to ensure that the visually impaired are not left out.

The following updates were released Wednesday for iOS and the web, with Pinterest saying in a blog post that Android will be added soon, and adding that the majority of Pinterest is now accessible for people who are blind or visually impaired:

  • Screen reader support: People with total or partial vision loss can receive spoken feedback, making it easier for them to sign up for Pinterest, browse and save content.
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