Automation of accessibility best practices applied to Android development Case study in the CRM application of HubSpot

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Supervisors

Sadre, Ramin

Faculty

Ecole polytechnique de Louvain

Degree label

Master [120] en sciences informatiques, à finalité spécialisée

Abstract

Mobile devices and applications (apps) have become ubiquitous in daily life. Ensuring full access to the wealth of information and services they provide is a matter of social justice. Unfortunately, many capabilities and services offered by apps today remain inaccessible for people with disabilities. Built-in accessibility tools rely on correct app implementation, but app developers often fail to implement accessibility guidelines. In addition, the absence of tactile cues makes mobile touchscreens difficult to navigate for people with visual impairments. This dissertation describes the research I have done in enhancement of HubSpot mobile app accessibility and the development of a software package to overcome the manual involvement of mobile accessibility through automation, with a solution named “AndroiX”. Spanning across contrast, touch targets and label issues, we will study together the elements that can allow an application to integrate these essential features in the digital era to the user experience.