Abra Documentation
Using Abra Documentation you can easily learn about app accessibility. Access more than 100 accessibility rules with in-depth explanations, including testing procedures and code samples. With Abra Documentation you can empower your entire team to create accessible apps.
How does it work?
If you design, develop, or test apps, Abra Documentation is your go-to resource for understanding accessibility requirements.
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the EN 301 549 standard lack specific methodologies for app accessibility. Furthermore, no Accessibility Conformance Testing (ACT) rules have been defined to (automatically) test the accessibility of apps.
Abra has developed its own set of rules, known as Abra rules. In addition, we build on rules defined by Apple and Google. In total, more than 100 rules are available, which address up to 95% of the accessibility issues found in apps.
Accessibility issues detected by Abra Cloud, Abra Desktop and Abra SDK link directly to Abra Documentation.
Rules
Abra Documentation currently contains 82 Abra rules, 7 Apple rules and 14 Google rules. Each rule describe how to test a particular aspect of accessibility.
Explore features
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Impact
The impact the rule has on the user experience is is clearly explained.
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Testing procedures
The testing procedures provide step by step guidance for testing compliance Android and iOS.
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Code samples
Code samples are available for Android, iOS, Flutter, React Native, .NET MAUI and Xamarin.
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Exceptions
Framework-specific exceptions are documented, saving developers time.
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Examples
Platform-specific examples are demonstrated across Android and iOS.
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Resources
Additional learning materials and technical specifications are linked.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Abra rules represent our best effort, but they are still an interpretation. Please consult the official guidelines to ensure full compliance.
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Our goal is to create clear guides that show how to make apps accessible. This kind of practical information is currently not in the WCAG and EN 301 549 standards.
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Our goal is to make apps accessible. We collaborate with many partners who use our testing software and/or expertise. We believe that 1 + 1 = 11. Feel free to reach out to discuss potential partnerships.
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As the leader of the Mobile Accessibility Task Force at W3C and the creator of the Appt knowledge base, we have extensive expertise in accessibility. However, consensus has not yet been reached on everything. Please reach out to us – we value your input and will give it serious consideration.
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Absolutely! Abra Documentation contains hundreds of solutions. Can't find a suitable solution? We will help you, and add the solution to our knowledge base. Please check our services section for more information about consultancy and our punch cards.