iOS App Development: Accessibility

Millions of users rely on assistive technologies to help them make phone calls, send text messages, and access apps on their mobile devices. By leveraging the various accessibility technologies built into iOS when developing your app, you can help to ensure that everyone—regardless of their needs and abilities—can enjoy the app that you've created.

In this course, explore the different accessibility technologies that are built into iOS, and learn how to build apps that all users can access. Follow Kevin Favro as he explains how to audit your app for accessibility problems, and explores various iOS technologies—including VoiceOver, a screen reader that lets you use phone even if you don't see the screen—and other considerations that might prevent someone from effectively using your app.

Learning objectives
Reviewing the accessibility features in iOS
Exploring accessibility settings
Working with VoiceOver
Exploring Switch Control
Using the Accessibility Inspector
Using VoiceOver to audit your app
Reviewing Dynamic Type
Reducing transparency
Reducing motion
Setting bold fonts and darker colors
Understanding how elements are opted into the accessibility system
Making custom objects accessible
Working with the VoiceOver rotor
Working with Guided Access