Instagram is a popular social media platform with over 1 billion active users. It’s used to share photos, videos, and messages with friends and family. But what about disabled users? According to Instagram, they “take pride in being an inclusive platform” and will work to remove any content that violates their terms of service. This includes anything that is “offensive, hateful, or discriminatory”. This policy has come under fire in the past for not taking into account the needs of disabled users. For example, a wheelchair user might not be able to use the ‘like’ button on posts because it requires manual input. This means that they can miss out on important updates from their friends and family. Disabled users have also complained about being banned from using certain features of the app without warning or explanation. For example, one person with cerebral palsy was banned from commenting on posts after asking permission multiple times. This left them unable to participate in conversations or connect with other disabled users on the platform. Despite these issues, Instagram insists that they take pride in being an inclusive platform and will continue to remove content that violates their terms of service. ..
