Mobile Accessibility Testing: Checklist, Process and Tools

Mobile accessibility testing is crucial to ensure mobile applications are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. This testing evaluates how easily individuals can access and use content on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Key reasons for performing mobile accessibility testing include addressing diverse needs, validating the correct implementation of essential accessibility features, ensuring legible and distinguishable content on smaller mobile screens, and meeting legal obligations to mitigate the risk of discrimination-related lawsuits. The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) within the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) provides guidelines for web accessibility, which can be applied to mobile apps as well. Mobile app testing for web and native apps is also available through Creative Commons funding, ensuring accessibility for disabled individuals when using mobile and tablet devices.