What does it take to build software that’s truly usable for as many people as possible?

This morning, I’m giving a talk on this topic at App Builders 2020. The presentation focuses on improving the accessibility of the software we build. Drawing on examples from the fields of architecture and design, as well as my experience, it explores the how and why of iOS accessibility in the broader contexts of ability and inclusion. You’ll learn how to audit your application for accessibility and get started making changes that will open it up to new customers.

Slides

This talk relies a lot on audio, video, and demos, but here are the slides in case you missed something while watching. Download a PDF version here.

Sketchnotes

Felizia Bernutz also posted these incredible sketchnotes from the talk.

Resources

If you’ve seen the talk and are looking for additional information, here are some of the sources I consulted when writing it.

• Curb Cuts - 99% Invisible
• Curb cut - Wikipedia
• Universal design - Wikipedia
• Introduction - Accessibility - Human Interface Guidelines - Apple Developer
• Accessibility on iOS - Apple Developer
• Accessibility - Videos - Apple Developer
• Localization - Apple Developer
• iOS Accessibility Tips & Tricks – Sommer Panage - YouTube
• UIKonf 2017 – Day 2 – Sommer Panage – Accessibility: iOS for All - YouTube
• Re-approaching Color - Lyft Design
• Designing forms for gender diversity and inclusion - UX Collective