Accompanying Files
Observation Details
Images that are not purely decorative, must have a purpose equivalent text alternative set, to be accessible if the image cannot be visually perceived. A prime example is a blind screen reader user. But also if an image cannot be loaded due to network issues, the text alternative ensures perception of the conveyed information.
Images with non-equivalent text alternative:
Smartphone images use device name as text alternative, not describing the actual contents, nor the purpose of the image
Text alternative duplicates existing text content
Remediation Notes
Ensure purpose equivalent text alternatives are present for every non-decorative image. Depending on the purpose, the text alternative may be describing the contents of an image or the functionality it serves (e.g. as a link to a specific page).
The smartphone images need to be described properly. The text alternative must be equivalent to the images' purpose and must not duplicate existing text content.