Mobile App Teams | Accessibility at Arizona

What this page helps you do

Align your mobile app roadmap with Title II timelines and WCAG 2.2 AA requirements.
Coordinate patterns and testing between mobile apps and the Web & Apps hub.
Plan VoiceOver/TalkBack testing and know when to ask for help from Accessibility and Arizona Digital.

Top tasks

Task	Steps	Primary Tools
Inventory apps	List platforms, owners, frameworks, usage; log in roadmap.	Mobile Roadmap tracker
Design accessible patterns	Map tokens to platform APIs → ensure focus order → provide large text assets.	iOS Human Interface Guidelines, Material Design
Audit & remediate	Run VoiceOver/TalkBack tests → log defects → integrate fixes into sprints.	Xcode Accessibility Inspector, Android Accessibility Scanner

Impactful principles & tools

Keep the mobile backlog lean by aligning with the WCAG 2.2 AA highlights and automating checks.

Focus, targets, and gestures

Meet SC 2.4.11 and 2.5.8 by ensuring focus indicators remain visible and touch targets hit 44x44 px (iOS) or 48x48 dp (Android).
Provide single-tap alternatives to drag gestures (SC 2.5.7) and support external keyboards.

Testing & monitoring stack

Use Accessibility Insights for Android/iOS to scan views during development.
Validate companion web workflows with WAVE and DubBot so embedded content matches app behavior.
Document VoiceOver/TalkBack passes alongside automated linting in CI.

Docs, PDFs, and store listings

Release notes, support docs, and store screenshots must follow content accessibility rules:

Run Microsoft Accessibility Checker on Word/PowerPoint instructions prior to PDF export.
Use Adobe PDF remediation for onboarding packets (reading order, labels, tags).
Provide descriptive alt text for App Store / Play Store screenshots following WebAIM guidance.

Guidance

Roadmap alignment

Follow the mobile roadmap to hit Title II milestones. Prioritize student services, financial aid, and campus safety apps.

Design system integration

Respect Dynamic Type, Bold Text, High Contrast, Reduce Motion, and system color schemes.
Ensure tappable targets ≥ 44x44 px with clear focus indicators.

Testing cadence

Automated lint rules for labels, contrast, and large text.
Manual screen-reader sweeps with VoiceOver (iOS) and TalkBack (Android) every sprint.
Quarterly regression with JAWS/NVDA for companion web flows.

Tools & contacts

Mobile Accessibility Roadmap

Timeline, milestones, testing expectations.

View roadmap

Xcode & Android tools

VoiceOver rotor, Accessibility Inspector, Accessibility Scanner.

Apple docs

Accessibility consults

Request design/code reviews, AT loaner devices, and user testing.

Request review

Assistive technologies to test with

Mobile releases must document test passes with:

VoiceOver (iOS/iPadOS) – gestures, rotor navigation, focus order.
TalkBack (Android) – swipe navigation, custom actions, announcements.
JAWS/ NVDA when apps embed web content or rely on companion sites.
Fusion / ZoomText for Windows management consoles or kiosk mirroring.

Reference Assistive Technology Coverage for expectations and training.

Training & community

Mobile App Guild office hours (bi-weekly).
VoiceOver/TalkBack testing labs (monthly).
Title II readiness briefings for app owners.

Feedback

Email accessibility@arizona.edu with app release plans or blockers. Last reviewed: 2026-01-05.

Next steps for mobile app owners

This month: Complete the inventory in the mobile roadmap and identify your top two student- or public-facing apps.
This quarter: Run VoiceOver and TalkBack tests on priority flows and log issues using the WCAG 2.2 checklist in the Web & Apps hub.
Before April 2026: Ensure every supported app has an accessibility statement, documented test coverage, and a plan for exceptions or alternative access.

Use the Support & Consultations page if you need help planning audits, user testing, or vendor coordination.

Your work may overlap with these roles:

Web Development

Shared patterns, CI/CD integration, and testing approaches.

Developer guide

Web & Apps Hub

Comprehensive WCAG guidance and testing tools.

Web & Apps

All Roles

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