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Accessibility iOS Development

Accessibility improvements for UISearchController

By implementing UISearchController you can easily add search functionality to any UITableView. However, having such a search bar might have accessibility drawbacks. It might even be completely unusable users relying on Voice Over.

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Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) for Apps, Websites or Digital Services

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You might have heard of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) as someone interested in accessibility in any kind of digital products. For me as a German iOS developer the Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (or BFSG in … Read the rest

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Preparing for CPACC exam by IAAP

In fall 2022 I finally felt comfortable to take the examination for becoming a “Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies” (CPACC) by the “International Association of Accessibility Professionals” (IAAP). And in November I got an email that I passed it! … Read the rest

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European Accessibility Act in short

This article is not complete in any way. I am also not a lawyer. I try to add updates whenever something happens though 🙂

In the US, creators of inaccessible digital products can already be sued because of the Americans … Read the rest

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Accessibility iOS Development

(Mobile) Accessibility Links

This is a frequently updated list of links regarding accessibility I found worth saving. It’s currently focused on mobile (especially iOS development) as this is my main area right now.

Last update: 5th July 2023

Guidelines & Standards

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