Accessible Mobile Content Development

Top Barriers in Mobile Accessibility and Best Practices to Fix them. Mobile devices have become an indispensable part of our lives. Yet, many users face significant barriers. A recent survey by Fable reveals key obstacles: Unlabelled Buttons/Links (60%): Navigating a mobile interface becomes a guessing game without clear labels. It's akin to walking in a city with no street signs. 🏙️ Best Practice: Always use descriptive labels for buttons and links. Implement ARIA labels if the visual text is not clear or sufficient. Small Buttons/Links (35%): Imagine trying to hit a tiny target with a dart - that's what small interactive elements feel like for many users. Size matters for accessibility. 🎯 Best Practice: Ensure buttons and links are of adequate size and spacing. The recommended minimum touch target size is 44x44 pixels. Gesture-Dependent Interaction (35%): Relying solely on gestures like swipes and pinches excludes many users with physical impairments 👆 Best Practice: Provide alternative navigation options that don’t rely solely on gestures, like simple taps or voice commands. 4. Screen Blockages (30%): Content blocked by other elements on the screen can be frustrating. Things like a chat widget or a sticky footer or modal. Best Practice: Design layouts that are responsive and adaptable to various screen sizes and orientations. Use CSS and flexible layouts to prevent blockages. 5️. Absence of Error Messages (26%): Without feedback on errors, users are left in the dark, unsure of what went wrong or how to proceed. 🌑 Best Practice: Provide clear and descriptive error messages, and guide users on how to correct them. 6️. Non-Resizable Text (22%): Fixed-size text can be a hurdle for users with visual impairments. The flexibility to adjust text size is crucial. 🔍 Best Practice: Use relative units (like em or rem) instead of fixed units (like pixels) for text size, ensuring that it can be resized according to user preferences. 7️. No Pinch and Zoom (21%): The inability to zoom in for a closer look can render content inaccessible, especially for users with low vision. 🔬 Best Practice: Don't disable zoom functionality in mobile browsers; ensure content can be magnified for users with visual impairments. Source:Insights: Mobile accessibility by Fable https://lnkd.in/gJr765ic #InclusiveDesign #Accessibility #DigitalAccessibility #A11Y #MobileAccessibility

What if I told you that you’re already practicing accessibility - even if you don’t call it that? Most people think accessibility is something technical and complicated: long checklists, audits, and specialized expertise... But the truth is, many of us are already making our content and products more accessible without even realizing it. Every time you add captions, structure text, or choose a readable font, you’re not just making things “look good” - you’re removing barriers for real people with disabilities. Let’s test it 👇 1. You add captions so people can watch your videos on mute → Helps: Deaf and hard-of-hearing users → WCAG: 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded): https://lnkd.in/e9sw6KE6 2. You use headings, bullet points, and short paragraphs → Helps: Screen reader users + people with ADHD or cognitive differences → WCAG: 1.3.1 Info and Relationships: https://lnkd.in/eBA6uevr 3. You choose high-contrast text and visuals so it’s readable on any screen → Helps: Users with low vision or color blindness → WCAG: 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum): https://lnkd.in/epFpS-BY 4. You write meaningful link text (for example: “Download the report” vs. “Click here”) → Helps: Screen reader users + people using voice navigation → WCAG: 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context): https://lnkd.in/e5XYX37z 5. You design buttons that are big enough to tap on mobile → Helps: Users with motor disabilities or tremors → WCAG: 2.5.5 Target Size: https://lnkd.in/eNuZidir 6. You use responsive design (for mobile, tablets, desktops) → Helps: Users who zoom content or use screen magnifiers → WCAG: 1.4.10 Reflow: https://lnkd.in/eVKUw9iE 7. You keep menus and layouts consistent → Helps: Neurodiverse users and those with memory challenges → WCAG: 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation: https://lnkd.in/eGXZ2tN4 8. You write in plain, clear language → Helps: Users with dyslexia or cognitive disabilities, and non-native speakers → WCAG: 3.1.5 Reading Level: https://lnkd.in/ee9qSrup 9. You add alt text to images (sometimes even just for SEO!) → Helps: Blind and low-vision users with screen readers → WCAG: 1.1.1 Non-text Content: https://lnkd.in/eZjVn7Bk These are things many of us do without even realizing they’re accessibility features. The truth is that accessibility is often connected to small, thoughtful decisions that benefit everyone, not just people with disabilities. What’s one “accessibility by default” action you already do — maybe without realizing it? #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #DigitalInclusion #UXDesign #WCAG #DesignForAll #InclusionMatters

Content creation, but make it accessible! #accessibility We all want to make content visually pleasing, but who are we making it visually pleasing for? I’ve been working as a content creator for more than 3 years now; however, besides captioning, I haven’t really explored accessibility. When we talk about accessibility, we often think about making buildings or websites accessible. But what about the content we put out on social media? In today's digital world, where everyone is present on social platforms, ensuring inclusive content is important (though not all platforms may be accessible). Here are some suggestions to make the content we put out on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube more accessible: 1️⃣✅ Colours: Ensure high contrast for readability and consider colour blindness simulations to test your designs, like the following: https://lnkd.in/gWngedNb https://lnkd.in/gaZfgjma 2️⃣✅ Fonts: Choose sans serif fonts. This improves readability, benefiting users with visual impairments or learning disabilities. 3️⃣✅ Visuals: Avoid triggering or overwhelming visuals. This ensures a positive user experience, especially for those with sensory sensitivities. 4️⃣✅ Language: Ensure content is understandable to speakers of various languages. Recently, I came across Adobe’s Dub Dub Dub project, which I think would be a great tool for users experiencing language barriers: https://lnkd.in/g9sz-8aw 5️⃣✅ Captions: Always provide captions or transcripts. This makes audio content accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing. 6️⃣✅ Graphics: Use graphics instead of text in images and provide alt text for screen readers (Instagram and LinkedIn have an alt text option). This ensures accessibility for users with visual impairments. 7️⃣✅ GIFs: Avoid using GIFs in videos for accessibility. They are incompatible with screen readers and may be challenging for users with learning disabilities to understand. 8️⃣✅ Emojis: Use emojis instead of text-based emoticons (incompatible with screen readers). This makes communication easier for users with learning disabilities. Do you have any more suggestions to add? Let me know in the comments! ⬇ A special thank you to my professor, Nancy La Monica, for her invaluable guidance in the universal design course, empowering me to create more accessible content. #contentcreation #accessiblecontentstrategy #disabilityadvocate #disabilitystudies #influencers #promotions #brandmarketing #adobedubdubdubproject #linkedincreators Seneca Polytechnic Seneca Business LinkedIn Guide to Creating ... 👋👩💼Hi there, I'm Krishma, and this is my professional diary where I reflect and write about #business, #marketing, #research, #accessibility, #sustainability, #studentlife, and more! 

The W3C’s new draft guidance on applying WCAG 2.2 to mobile apps, WCAG2Mobile, is a big step forward for mobile accessibility. This isn’t a new standard. It’s a clarifying resource to help developers and accessibility professionals interpret WCAG success criteria in the mobile context, where factors such as native gestures, hybrid apps, and diverse assistive technology support create real challenges. The draft offers: - Mobile-specific terminology to align accessibility language with mobile development - Criterion-by-criterion guidance tailored for mobile apps - Platform-specific insights to account for differences across iOS, Android, and web For teams building mobile experiences, this guidance makes accessibility more achievable — not more complex. It’s early days. The draft is open for feedback, and the accessibility community’s input will shape its future. If mobile accessibility is part of your roadmap, this is a must-read: https://lnkd.in/eJmXYNin #WebAccessibility #WCAG #W3C