Social Security Administration Guide: Alternate Text for Images

Visual language and alt-text language mismatches

Ensure that each paragraph of text, including the logo, is programmatically marked with the correct language so that a screen reader pronounces it correctly.

“Departamento de adquisición para atención y afecto. Oficina del Comisionado Adjunto. Yin y Yang Logo.”
It’s not the language of the logo. The alternative text should match the language displayed. It is confusing to readers who have low vision to have one language shown and another spoken.

“Attention & Affection Procurement Department. Office of the Deputy Commissioner. Yin-Yang Logo.”
It’s now in the correct language. The alt-text for the logo image is in the correct language. Additionally, the Spanish language version of the department name is given text below the logo.