Re: SC 1.4.5 Images of Text and exceptions

Hi,

On 20/01/2015 20:17, Jonathan Avila wrote:
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> SC 1.4.5 indicates exceptions can be made when technology being used
> cannot achieve the desired visual presentation.   I wanted to know
> other people’s thoughts on whether the technology delivery mechanism
> may also be a factor taken into account.
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> For example, many retail sites contain internal and vendor supplied
> product advertisements. 
>

For sites with third-party content, WCAG also has the concept of
"Statement of Partial Conformance - Third Party Content", but this is
strictly a statement of non-conformance.

> These materials may be delivered to a client as images.  Other times
> the client simply wants a promotion code or teaser to appear in a
> certain way.  How much flexibility is actually allowed in meeting the
> success criteria.  Would we need to evaluate the font face,
> anti-aliasing, and all of the factors discussed.  Put another way what
> information would need to be collected to provide proof that the
> technology available could not be used to achieve the desired visual
> presentation.
>
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>
Best regards,

Christophe

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Christophe Strobbe
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Responsive Media Experience Research Group (REMEX)
Hochschule der Medien
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