Let’s make more inclusive apps

A presentation at Google DevFest 2019 in in Melbourne VIC, Australia by Allison Ravenhall

Let’s build more inclusive apps

Let’s build more inclusive apps

Tweet accessibly!

Tweet accessibly!

Android platform accessibility features

Android platform accessibility features

Google Accessibility Scanner app

Google Accessibility Scanner app

Tap the tick

Tap the tick

Review outlined items

Review outlined items

Colour contrast…

Colour contrast…

Target size…

Target size…

No label…

No label…

Why does no label matter?

Why does no label matter?

Video demonstration

Video demonstration

contentDescription

contentDescription

Skim content by type

Skim content by type

accessibilityHeading="true"

accessibilityHeading="true"

Screen reader users prefer Apple (August 2019)

Screen reader users prefer Apple (August 2019)

… but Android is rising

… but Android is rising

Hands-free interaction

Hands-free interaction

Dynamic number labels

Dynamic number labels

Support portrait and landscape orientation

Support portrait and landscape orientation

Make motion interaction optional

Make motion interaction optional

Presentation summary

Presentation summary

Links

Links

Accessibility isn’t just for websites - app developers should also ensure their products work well for everyone, including people with disabilities. Get top dev tips to make an Android app accessible. Headings, labels, touch targets, element types, and more good stuff. Learn how to check the accessibility of your app with Google tools: Accessibility Scanner, Voice Access, and TalkBack (part of the Android Accessibility Suite).

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