Mobile Accessibility Best Practices

Touch Target Sizes

WCAG 2.1 specifies minimum touch target sizes of 44x44 CSS pixels to ensure users can easily interact with interface elements on mobile devices. Larger targets are even better for usability.

Responsive Design Considerations

Ensure that accessible features work across all screen sizes. Text should remain readable without zooming, and interactive elements should be easily tappable on small screens.

Mobile Screen Readers

Test with mobile screen readers like VoiceOver (iOS) and TalkBack (Android) to ensure content is properly announced and navigation is intuitive on touch devices.

Orientation and Layout

Support both portrait and landscape orientations, and ensure that content reflows appropriately. Avoid fixed layouts that require horizontal scrolling on mobile devices.

Performance and Accessibility

Fast loading times benefit all users, but are particularly important for users with disabilities who may rely on assistive technologies that add processing overhead.