Mobile App Accessibility

The practice of designing and developing mobile applications so they can be used effectively by people with disabilities, including those using assistive technologies such as screen readers (TalkBack on Android, VoiceOver on iOS), switch controls, or voice input. Mobile accessibility encompasses considerations specific to the mobile platform, including touch target sizing, gesture alternatives, screen reader compatibility through proper labeling of UI elements, dynamic text resizing, sufficient color contrast, and support for platform accessibility APIs. Despite growing awareness, studies consistently find that the majority of mobile apps contain significant accessibility barriers, with common violations including missing content descriptions, insufficient touch target sizes, hardcoded text that cannot be resized, and poor color contrast.