Mobile applications

Understand how to create and test for accessible mobile applications.

Getting started with mobile app accessibility

An overview of mobile applications and what’s involved in making them accessible.

Applying WCAG to mobile apps

Understand how the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines apply to mobile apps.

Mobile app accessibility by feature type

Accessibility considerations for common features in mobile apps, such as forms, navigation, media and images, touch and gestures.

• Screen structure and headings
• Text contrast and typography
• Device orientation & layout
• Contrast of user interface components
• Focus management
• Touch and pointer target sizing
• Images and graphics
• Form labels and instructions
• Form validation and error messages
• Gesture alternatives