Every infographic should be provided with alternative text describing what is in the infographic; a literal interpretation of its form
Infographics should be decipherable in monochrome; they must not depend on colour to communicate information
Recommended
Use SVG
Use inline SVG
Some infographics should be accompanied by a caption explaining what the infographic says; an editorial summary of its salient points
Multi-dimensional data that can be represented as a chart or graph should also be provided as a data table.
For multi-dimensional data that can be represented as a chart or graph, a tab interface may be used to switch between display of infographic and display of a data table
Avoid creating interactive visualisations, and instead use the recommended combination of alternative text, caption, and supplementary data table/source
Implied
Ensure that any interaction with a pointer device or touch is accessible with keyboard, screen readers, voice control software, switch devices, and other assistive technologies.
Suggested ACT expectations
Every infographic should be provided with alternative text describing what is in the infographic; a literal interpretation of its form
Infographics should be decipherable in monochrome; they must not depend on colour to communicate information
Ensure that any interaction with a pointer device or touch is accessible with keyboard, screen readers, voice control software, switch devices, and other assistive technologies.
Infographics
Extrapolation from GEL technical recommendations
Required
Recommended
Implied
Suggested ACT expectations