App Accessibility

Accessibility details for our iOS toddler apps, Talk & Listen and Create & Play. This page is primarily provided for App Store Connect and support indexing.

Shared Accessibility Features

VoiceOver Support (Full)

  • All interactive elements have descriptive labels and hints
  • 182+ accessibility implementations across 65+ UI components
  • Logical navigation order for screen reader users
  • All buttons, controls, and interactive elements properly labeled
  • Parent controls and settings fully accessible
  • Story content, vehicle names, and educational content readable by VoiceOver
  • Touch target indicators for all interactive elements

Voice Control (Full)

  • Proper accessibility roles for all UI elements
  • Buttons identified as “button” for voice commands
  • Elements can be activated via commands like “Tap [button name]”
  • Navigation controls respond to standard iOS voice commands

Sufficient Contrast (WCAG AA)

  • All text meets WCAG AA minimums
  • High Contrast Mode available in parent settings
  • Vehicle card borders enhanced in high contrast
  • Action-critical text uses deeper teal (#16A085)
  • Primary text uses #2B2F4A on light backgrounds
  • Color not used alone to convey meaning

Reduced Motion (System-Integrated)

  • Respects iOS “Reduce Motion” preference
  • Lottie animations adapt to reduced motion
  • Performance mode reduces animation complexity
  • Low Stimulation mode reduces flashing and rapid animations
  • All interactions functional with animations disabled
  • Static visual indicators replace motion cues

Motor & Physical Accessibility

  • Touch targets 44–180pt; hit slop +20pt; generous spacing
  • Interface icons: 56–72pt; vehicle grid: 120pt icons, 180pt targets
  • Navigation controls: 48–76pt based on importance
  • Tap Mode replaces swipe gestures where applicable
  • No multi‑finger gestures; no time-based interactions
  • Switch Control compatible on iOS
  • Haptic feedback across actions; distinct success/error patterns

Visual Accessibility

  • Dynamic Type support; toddler‑friendly sans‑serif fonts
  • Primary text 24–28pt (mobile), 36–48pt (iPad); 1.5–1.6× line height
  • No font clipping on small screens
  • Color‑blind‑friendly design with redundant indicators
  • Consistent color coding; multiple highlighting strategies
  • Simple layouts with clear hierarchy and predictable placement

Cognitive & Learning Accessibility

  • Minimal UI; one primary action per screen
  • Clear, immediate feedback; consistent navigation
  • Graceful error handling; no penalties or time pressure
  • Celebratory feedback for attempts; undo in creative tools
  • Flexible pacing: pause, replay, restart anytime
  • No forced progression; repeatable content

Hearing Accessibility

  • All sounds paired with visual and haptic feedback
  • Animated indicators and visible speaker/mute icons
  • Visual countdowns during audio
  • Word highlighting synchronized with narration
  • Text captions available for story narration
  • Master mute and granular audio controls; audio always optional

Offline & Independence

  • Complete offline functionality for core features
  • All educational content preloaded; no connection required
  • Settings protected by birth‑year math gate
  • Child interface uncluttered; no adult controls visible
  • COPPA‑compliant: no tracking or analytics for children

Talk & Listen (App‑Specific)

  • Phoneme practice, pronunciation guides, vehicle vocabulary
  • Professional narration with word‑by‑word highlighting
  • Interactive books: 12 Vehicle Tales with tap‑to‑explore
  • Phoneme soundboard with developmentally‑appropriate practice
  • Custom narration: parent voice recording for stories
  • Dual‑tap discovery for extended pronunciations
  • Accessibility highlight: Multi‑modal visual + audio + text highlighting supports diverse learners, including D/HH and gestalt processors.

Create & Play (App‑Specific)

  • Open canvas art tools (DJ Van Beats, Pit Stop Paint, and more)
  • Visual feedback for music and interactions
  • Large touch targets (64–180pt) with generous spacing
  • Undo functionality; no “wrong answers” design
  • Accessibility highlight: Motor‑friendly controls and confidence‑building feedback for all abilities.

Testing & Validation

  • iOS VoiceOver on iPhone and iPad
  • Switch Control compatibility
  • High Contrast and Reduced Motion enabled
  • Dynamic Type at maximum size
  • Performance verified on iPhone SE through iPad Pro

Compliance & Standards

  • WCAG 2.1 AA contrast compliance
  • Apple HIG touch‑target guidance
  • iOS Accessibility API implemented
  • COPPA compliant (no tracking of children)
  • Kids Category App Store guidelines