Complex Image Accessibility
Using a few brief sentences of alternative (alt) text makes most images accessible. There are five common methods to provide adequate descriptions for complex images (including graphs, maps, diagrams and charts) that require longer descriptions. They are figure captions, in-text descriptions, long description attribute, tactile representations, and audible representations.
How to write Descriptions
- Guidelines for Describing STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) images
- How Do We Access Meaning in Art? (Describing art images in alt text)
- Effective Practices for Description of Science Content
- Open University’s Guidelines for describing visual teaching materials
- Diagram Center Standards for complex images
- Diagram Center’s Accessible Image Sample Book