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From: Jim Byrne Accessible Web Design
Date: Sep 11, 2024 3:35AM

Hi Y’all,

A quick question. I know that logo's are exempt from WCAG success criteria in terms of the readability/contrast. However, appropriate alternative text must still be provided for users who rely on screen readers.

I am looking at a copyright logo which has been added as a background image. There is text phrase next to the image “!*%^ copyright”.

However, the logo has latin text on it which translates as a particular approach to life.

The function of the logo has been described but the text content has not. Would you have marked this as a fail?

Thanks,
Jim




Multi-award-winning WCAG 2.2 AA Accessibility Auditing and Accessibility Consultant

Web: https://jimbyrne.co.uk

Jim Byrne is one of the UK’s most experienced practitioners in the area of accessible digital design.

Jim provided feedback during the development of WCAG 2 (the de facto accessibility guidelines used by governments across the world). He is the author of a number of technical books, training courses and accessibility guides. Jim was a winner of the equal access category of the Global Bangemann Challenge.