Issue 1: Local Guides Connect
Local Guides Connect, a platform by Google, enables individuals to share insights and experiences about different locations. Unfortunately, this site lacks accessibility features for people with disabilities, notably missing alternative text for numerous images.
Issue Status
Reported to the Google Accessibility Team on February 17, 2024.
WCAG Requirement
According to WCAG guideline 1.1.1 Non-text Content (Level A), all images should have text alternatives. For a detailed explanation of this requirement, visit the How to Meet WCAG (Quick Reference) website.
IATF Alternative
To assist, we've developed ITTAI, an AI capable of describing images via URLs. This tool can help make the images on the website more accessible. Additionally, we're enhancing ITTAI to support direct image uploads for descriptions. Explore ITTAI.