WCAG 1.1.1: Non-text Content

All non-text content (images, icons, charts) must have text alternatives that serve the equivalent purpose.

Perceivable Level A Critical Impact

Check if your website passes WCAG 1.1.1

Common Failures

Missing alt text on images, decorative images not marked as such, complex images without long descriptions, icon buttons without labels.

How to Fix

Add descriptive alt text to all meaningful images. Use alt="" for decorative images. Provide long descriptions for complex charts and infographics.

How EAAPass Tests WCAG 1.1.1

EAAPass automatically tests WCAG 1.1.1 (Non-text Content) using three engines simultaneously:

  • axe-core — Checks DOM elements against the 1.1.1 rule set
  • Google Lighthouse — Validates accessibility in the context of overall page quality
  • Pa11y — HTML_CodeSniffer integration for WCAG-specific testing
  • AI Validation — Claude AI reviews ambiguous results to eliminate false positives

Results are mapped to the Perceivable POUR principle and scored based on severity and frequency.

Industries Most Affected by WCAG 1.1.1

E-Commerce & Online Retail Healthcare & Pharma Government & Public Sector Travel & Hospitality Media & Publishing Real Estate & Property

Other WCAG 2.1 AA Criteria

WCAG 1.3.1 Info and Relationships Perceivable WCAG 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum) Perceivable WCAG 2.1.1 Keyboard Operable WCAG 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context) Operable WCAG 3.1.1 Language of Page Understandable WCAG 3.3.1 Error Identification Understandable WCAG 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value Robust

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