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Mobile Gaming and Accessibility: Breaking Down Barriers
A plain tour of the main accessibility settings in phone apps and games, from text size and contrast to captions, motion and touch controls, and how to find them.
Apps for Everyone
Accessibility, older adults, culture and staying connected.
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A plain tour of the main accessibility settings in phone apps and games, from text size and contrast to captions, motion and touch controls, and how to find them.
How developers can plan for the widest range of players from the start, using inclusive design habits that cost little early and are hard to add later.
How phone games and the players who use them carry language, stories and customs across borders, and what good and careless localization look like.
How heavy phone play can sometimes crowd out time with other people, the warning signs to notice, and practical ways to stay connected without giving up games.
A closer look at specific game settings that widen who can play comfortably: subtitle styling, colorblind modes, remapped controls, sensitivity, timing and more.
How adaptive controls and flexible settings can open up play for people with disabilities, what benefits some players report, and where real gaps remain.
Easy-to-use phone games can offer older adults enjoyment, social contact and mental activity. Learn what to look for, usability tips and cautions to keep in mind.
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