camicroscope / caMicroscope

Digital pathology image viewer with support for human/machine generated annotations and markups.
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Accessibility Issue: Non Text Content Non Compilance of WCAG 2.1 Standards #858

Open barchakuz opened 5 months ago

barchakuz commented 5 months ago

Description On the website, there are instances where images are used within links without appropriate alternative text. This results in empty links, which can be confusing and inaccessible for users relying on screen readers or those with visual impairments.

To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Install Wave Testing Extension from chrome store
  2. Navigate to the specified page on the website.
  3. Use the WAVE extension to scan the webpage for accessibility issues.
  4. See error

Expected behavior Images within links should have descriptive alternative text that accurately conveys the content or function of the link. This ensures that users with disabilities, including those using screen readers, can understand the purpose of the link.

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Additional context This issue violates WCAG 2.1 standards related to non-text content (1.1.1) and link purpose (2.4.4). By adding appropriate alternative text to images within links, the website can improve accessibility and ensure a better user experience for all visitors.