Accessibility
Accessibility is very important to create a good user experience for all KP members. For Certification, we must ensure that all KP apps comply with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards.
Here are some basic rules for adhering to ADA accessibility standards for certification:
- Use high contrast
- Use large fonts
- Avoid having text on patterns – use plain backgrounds
- Code for screen readers
- Code for re-sizing text
For detailed specifications about accessibility in app design visit:
- Accessibility in Design
- Mobile Design Accessibility Case Studies
- KP Digital Accessibility SharePoint Document site
Suggested Accessibility Tools
These tools are recommended by the MCoE to test your application for Accessibility
- KP Accessibility Management Platform (AMP) for accessibility testing of iOS applications
- KP Accessibility Management Platform (AMP) Best Practices for AMP best practices descriptions
- Google Accessibility Scanner for accessibility testing of Android applications
- Colour Contrast Checker