Aldo Socarras

The Future of Android is Accessible

It started with a timer app for his son. It became a mission to make Android accessible for everyone.

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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