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From: Patrick H. Lauke
Date: Jan 22, 2020 5:03AM

On 22/01/2020 11:58, Barry Hill wrote:
> Hi all
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> I've been asked what to do about screen reader accessibility for an image of
> a map of the UK that gives more information when areas of the map are
> clicked on. Tabbing and cursoring do not pick up anything on the map.
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> This is from W3C:
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> "For non-text content that is a control or accepts user input, such as
> images used as submit buttons, image maps or complex animations, a name is
> provided to describe the purpose of the non-text content so that the person
> at least knows what the non-text content is and why it is there."
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> So, it seems that it is ok that it is not accessible as long as it has a
> label to say what I, as a blind screen reader user, am missing out on. Is
> this correct for this map? I wonder if it might be as good to null text the
> whole thing.

No, you misunderstand. The quoted text refers to the main image itself,
and that your text alternative for it at least knows in very broad
general terms what it is (in your case, "Map of the UK"). The actual
functionality of the map itself must still be made accessible (either
directly, or provide an alternative such as a table or just a flat
separate page that lists all areas of the UK and provides that
information you'd get when clicking on each bit).

In short, the text you quote does not absolve you from making this map
accessible.

P

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