Aldo Socarras
The Future of Android is Accessible
#1about 6 minutes
A personal journey from IT support to mobile development
The speaker shares his non-traditional path into software engineering, driven by family needs and a passion for technology.
#2about 5 minutes
Understanding the daily challenges of living with autism
A personal account of raising a son with autism highlights communication difficulties, the power of simple apps, and societal stigma.
#3about 1 minute
The high cost of augmentative and alternative communication
Many non-verbal individuals rely on expensive augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices that can cost thousands of dollars out of pocket.
#4about 3 minutes
How designing for situational disabilities helps everyone
Features like Spotify's Car Mode show how addressing temporary or situational disabilities leads to better, safer technology for all users.
#5about 6 minutes
Auditing a real-world app with an Android screen reader
A live demonstration using Android's TalkBack on the Formula 1 app reveals common accessibility issues like repetitive and unhelpful labels.
#6about 5 minutes
Best practices for describing UI elements in Android
Learn how to write effective content descriptions by providing unique labels, avoiding element type redundancy, and marking decorative elements to be skipped.
#7about 3 minutes
Implementing proper color contrast and touch target sizes
Ensure UI legibility and usability by following guidelines for color contrast ratios and implementing a minimum touch target size of 48x48dp.
#8about 6 minutes
Leveraging tools for automated accessibility testing
An overview of tools like Accessibility Scanner, Google Play pre-launch reports, UI Automator, Lint, Espresso, and Robolectric for testing your app.
#9about 9 minutes
Why prioritizing accessibility future-proofs your application
Building accessible apps is not only inclusive but also a strategic decision that improves the user experience for everyone and prepares for an aging user base.
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