iOS Accessibility Checklist

Critical Rules (Must Fix)

1. Interactive elements need labels

Check: accessibilityLabel != nil Fix: Add descriptive label

2. Buttons need text

Check: label || value != "" Fix: Set button title or accessibilityLabel

3. Images need descriptions

Check: isImage && accessibilityLabel Fix: Add alt text via accessibilityLabel

Warnings (Should Fix)

4. Complex controls need hints

Check: accessibilityHint for custom controls Fix: Explain what happens on activation

5. Grouped elements need containers

Check: isAccessibilityElement on containers Fix: Group related elements

6. Text fields need placeholders

Check: placeholder || accessibilityLabel Fix: Add placeholder text

Info (Nice to Have)

7. Automation identifiers

Check: accessibilityIdentifier != nil Fix: Add for UI testing

8. Trait specification

Check: accessibilityTraits set correctly Fix: Use .button, .link, .header appropriately

9. Frame size adequate

Check: frame.width >= 44 && frame.height >= 44 Fix: Minimum touch target 44x44pt

Quick Audit Command

python scripts/accessibility_audit.py

iOS Code Fixes

// Label
button.accessibilityLabel = "Submit form"

// Hint
slider.accessibilityHint = "Adjusts volume"

// Identifier
view.accessibilityIdentifier = "login-button"

// Traits
label.accessibilityTraits = .header

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