Free training: Testing Accessibility of Apps
Testing mobile apps for accessibility requires a slightly different approach than testing websites. In this free live session, you'll learn how to test mobile apps with assistive technologies such as screen readers, external keyboards, and text scaling — the same tools real users rely on every day.
60 minutes · Online via Google Meet · Free
Upcoming dates
New dates are added regularly. Register directly, or reach out via our contact page — you'll receive a Google Meet link after registration.
The next available training dates are:
- September 4th (11:00-12:00 CEST)
- October 13th (16:00 - 17:00 CEST)
- November 23rd (9:00 - 10:00 CEST)
Before you attend
Registered? One thing to prepare: complete our free Mobile Accessibility Kick-off course in Abra Academy — it takes about 40 minutes. The live session build on our free online kick-off course.
Training outline
Sixty minutes, four parts — practical throughout, with room for your questions along the way.
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Accessibility testing workflow
How testing apps differs from testing websites, and how to structure your testing from first check to sign-off.
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Types of testing
Automated, manual testing and user testing. What each type catches and when to use it — with a live demo of how Abra's automated tooling tackles this.
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Testing with assistive technologies
Orientation · Contrast · Resize Text · Screen Reader — the most common issues you'll find testing with them on iOS and Android.
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Reporting and maintaining accessibility
How to report findings your team can act on, and keep apps accessible as they evolve.
Who is this training for?
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Perfect for
- Mobile app developers
- QA / test engineers
- Accessibility specialists expanding into mobile
- Web testers who want to understand mobile testing
New to accessibility? The free Kick-off course gives you everything you need to follow along — no other experience required.
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Certification
Complete the quiz →Attend the full 60-minute training and pass a short quiz in Abra Academy, and you'll receive an Abra Academy Certificate of Completion — proof of your new skills to share with your team.
Meet your trainers
Tanya van Workum and Paul van Workum help organisations across Europe improve the accessibility of mobile apps. Together, they combine expertise in accessibility strategy, compliance, testing, and mobile app development, helping organisations build accessible mobile apps and maintain compliance as products evolve.
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Tanya van Workum
Connect with Tanya →Tanya is co-owner of Abra and Product Owner of the Abra ecosystem. She contributes to the W3C Mobile Accessibility Task Force and advises organisations on accessibility strategy, testing, compliance, and accessibility maturity.
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Paul van Workum
Connect with Paul →Paul is co-founder of Abra, accessibility consultant, and board member of the Appt Foundation. He helps organisations understand where they are in their accessibility journey, identify the right testing strategy, and integrate accessibility into their development process.
Will we see you there?
We believe accessibility knowledge should be accessible too — that's why this training is free to join. Registering takes a minute, and you'll receive your Google Meet link right away.