Accessibility in iOS

In this section you can find references to accessibility information about iOS, the operating system developed by Apple to power its iPhone. Documentation with regards to specific accessibility features of the device will be available as well. Information on how to make iOS apps accessible will be provided as well.

Resources

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What's New in Accessibility (WWDC 2017)

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In this video from Apple World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2017 some assistive technologies built into each iOS device are illustrated, providing examples on how to make them work better when they are properly supported by app developers in their products.

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Media and Gaming Accessibility (WWDC 2017)

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“As a game developer, you may know your game like the back of your hand. but could you play it with your eyes closed?” When it comes to accessibility, media apps and games require specific considerations and approaches to allow for all people to engage fully with your content.

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Building Apps With Dynamic Type (WWDC 2017)

Vincenzo Rubano
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In this video from Apple World Wide Developer conference (WWDC) 2017 you will understand how to support dynamic type when displaying text, a feature that allow people to choose their preferred text size and make iOS switch fonts automatically as needed.

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Stanca Act (Italy)

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Also known as “Stanca Act”, In Italy Law n.4 of January 9, 2004, states that the government must protect the right of every individual to access information sources and services regardless of disability, in line with the principles of equality established by the Italian Constitution.

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DIRECTIVE (EU) 2019/882 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 April 2019 – On the Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services

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Also known as “European Accessibility Act (EAA)”, directive (EU) 2019/882 is a directive passed by the European Parliament and the Council in 2019. It aims to improve the functioning of the internal market for accessible products and services, by removing barriers created by divergent rules in Member States.

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VoiceOver (screen reader)

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Voiceover is a screen reader that is embedded within each and every Apple product. It allows blind and visually impaired people to use Apple products such as the mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, iPod, HomePod, and even Apple TV.

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Voiceover (screen reader) Documentation

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This is the official documentation that explains how to use and configure VoiceOver, the screen reader that is available in every Apple product. Although there are many common features, using VoiceOver on each product requires slightly different knowledge.

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