Accessibility in Flutter: Reach More Users with Your Apps by Implementing User-centered Development
Flying High with FlutterShow Notes
In this week's episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Manuela Sakura Rommel, an accomplished Flutter Developer and recent speaker at FlutterCon. Manuela shared her expertise on accessibility in app development, discussing important topics such as guidelines, tools, and the significance of inclusive design. Join us as we explore the world of accessibility and gain valuable insights from Manuela's extensive knowledge on the topic. Don't miss this informative conversation on Flying High with Flutter!
Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/r61hcUn9elg
Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - Reddit API drama 03:12 - Manuela's thoughts on accessibility and issues with popular apps 10:55 - Accessibility guidelines and regulations 15:42 - Manuela's talk at Fluttercon 19:52 - Accessibility guidelines for designers and developers 30:12 - Recommended accessibility tools 31:39 - Accessibility for all users, including neuro-diverse individuals 36:25 - Checking semantics during testing 39:18 - Communicating accessibility as a priority to stakeholders 43:13 - Implementing accessibility at the right step 45:15 - Gathering analytics for your app 46:33 - Closing thoughts and inspiration behind Manuela's talk 50:15 - Finding users to test accessibility in your apps
Resources: https://fluttercon.dev/manuela-sakura-rommel/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuelasakurarommel/
On the show: 🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma • https://twitter.com/allenwyma 🎙️ Guest: Manuela Sakura Rommel • https://twitter.com/ManuSakuraRo
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