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Section 508 Web Accessibility - Text Equivalent Images Checklist

§1194.22(a) A text equivalent for every non-text element shall be provided (e.g., via "alt", "longdesc", or in element content).

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Checkpoint Instructions
Does the page contain graphics or images?
YES:  Proceed.
NO:  END
Do the <img> tags contain the proper alt attribute values that reflect their purposes?
YES:  Proceed.
NO:  Follow the alt attribute guidelines, then proceed.
Is the alt description longer than one sentence?
YES:  Follow either the LONGDESC tag or the 'D' link guidelines, then END.
NO:  END

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