ios-assistive-access

What problem does it solve?

Helps developers create simplified, cognitive-accessible iOS and iPadOS interfaces by guiding the addition of an AssistiveAccess scene, Info.plist declarations, runtime detection, and design patterns so that users with cognitive disabilities get a clear, large-control experience.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Declaring UISupportsAssistiveAccess and optional UISupportsFullScreenInAssistiveAccess in Info.plist so the system lists the app as optimized for Assistive Access.
• Adding an AssistiveAccess scene (SwiftUI or UIKit) alongside the main WindowGroup to present a distilled UI with 1–2 core features.
• Runtime detection using accessibilityAssistiveAccessEnabled to switch views or hide advanced features when Assistive Access is active.
• Providing large navigation icons via assistiveAccessNavigationIcon and following five design principles: distill functionality, clear controls, multiple representations, intuitive navigation, and safe interactions.
• Testing guidance with Xcode preview traits and on-device verification plus a review checklist to validate implementation.

Quick Start

Open your App.swift, add an AssistiveAccess scene with a focused content view, set UISupportsAssistiveAccess to true in Info.plist, and preview using the Assistive Access trait to verify layout and controls.