If you need to collaborate on a project virtually, it’s hard to beat a workspace app. These apps are ideal because they provide a virtual whiteboard that allows users to plan and flesh out projects remotely, allowing members from all over the world to work together in real time. In fact, even for groups that are able to meet in-person, I can’t be convinced that this approach isn’t far more efficient, not to mention accessible, than a traditional, in-person whiteboard approach to project planning.

Miro is one of many of such apps, but it deserves some special attention today because of how seriously they take accessibility. The app is constantly being tested and audited by screen reader users to ensure that the app is as accessible as possible. It is also packed with helpful accessibility features.

Most actions can be performed via keyboard navigation or a command palette. Objects added to the board are always screen reader and voice control compatible. Animations and transitions can be removed to better accommodate users with visual disabilities. Alt text can be added to visual elements. The app even features a built-in accessibility checker that can identify possible accessibility issues with your board as well as provide tips to overcome those barriers.

The app also features built-in AI designed to make your work even easier. Choose from a variety of templates or create your own custom prompts to quickly generate content. The AI-based offers tools that can translate, adjust tone, re-write, correct spelling and grammar, and more.

Using Miro is easy because it is designed to be a drag and drop system. Simply drag content into the board and it will be integrated into your document. And like other apps of this category, you can comment, tag users, create threads and generally mark up and discuss each other’s contributions.

You can also use the app to create extensive, interactive slide shows that can be contributed to in real time. Viewers can also react and vote on content on screen, and there are even ice breaker activities available.

Miro is available on virtually every platform. There are a variety of pricing options available, but for small projects it is free with limited features. For the unlimited version of the app, the price jumps to about $10 per user per month. To learn more about Miro, click here.

This post originally appeared on the AT Help Desk website.

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