Building Accessible Maps and Navigation
summary
Eight concrete practices for making maps usable: challenge why you have a map and remove it if the list view suffices (Facebook Marketplace example); limit gestures and scope or show an almost static map; start with list and offer map on demand (Airbnb pattern); expose MKAnnotation accessibility labels and basics like Dynamic Type and contrast; add a UIAccessibilityCustomRotor to filter annotations; offer Apple/Google Maps or copy‑paste addresses; test with real AT users.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction to accessible maps
- 1:26Challenge map necessity first
- 2:52Simplify map interactions
- 4:15Let users choose to see map
- 5:40Expose map details to assistive tech
- 6:42Apply accessibility basics
- 7:47Streamline assistive tech navigation
- 10:36Give navigation options
- 11:20Test with real assistive tech users
- 12:02Summary and Q&A
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