First, Last, Everything Robin Kanatzar, App accessibility speaker and developer
Oct 14, 2025
Robin Kanatzar, a former industrial engineer turned iOS and Android developer, dives into the world of app accessibility. She shares her journey from Panda Guide to educating developers on the European Accessibility Act and key WCAG guidelines. Discussing the importance of labeling for VoiceOver users, she highlights the benefits of accessibility features for everyone. Robin also explores the potential of AI in accessibility testing and the advancements of Apple Vision Pro, while advocating for inclusive design practices in the tech industry.
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Test Eye And Dwell Control Inputs
- Explore dwell/eye-control and pointer control as alternative input methods for users with limited limb mobility.
- Test eye-tracking and dwell interactions as real accessibility options, not just demos.
AI Can Detect Issues But Needs Human Judgment
- AI is emerging as a tool to detect accessibility issues and suggest fixes, but gray areas require human judgment.
- Automated testing helps prioritize problems but can't fully replace expert review for subjective rules.
Apply Contrast Rules, Then Check Context
- Use WCAG color-contrast calculations as a starting point, then consult the guideline 'understanding' pages for contextual exceptions.
- Treat contrast rules as technical minima and evaluate real UI context for borders, text size, and background effects.