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Re: WCAG 1.4.5 and 1.4.9

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From: glen walker
Date: Jul 10, 2018 11:48AM

If the image is decorative, I don't see an issue.

The alt text can be "" for decorative images so that the image is ignored.



On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 11:20 AM, Rachel Ford < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> I've run into a bit of a conundrum that I'm hoping someone can help me
> with regarding WCAG 1.4.5 and 1.4.9.
>
> If I have an image with text over it (meets color contrast
> requirements), the image is decorative, the alt text includes the text
> on the image, and the same text is also available in the article below
> the image, does this violate 1.4.5 or 1.4.9?
>
> I could argue both sides, so I'd really appreciate some input from
> others who are more familiar with the intent of the standards.
>
> Thank you,
> Rachel Ford
> Henry Ford College
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