Accessibility
The accessibility features our apps support and how they work across our platforms.
Our approach to accessibility
Every app we publish is designed to work with the accessibility features built into the platforms where we offer it. Our apps are available on iOS through the Apple App Store and on Android through Google Play. We support the principal accessibility features each platform provides.
Accessibility is part of how we build every app. We carry this support through each update and verify that our screens continue to work with assistive features before release.
What accessibility means in our apps
Accessibility means our apps work well for everyone, including users with vision, hearing, motor, or cognitive differences. We build on the standard controls of each platform, so our apps inherit the behavior of the platform’s assistive features. A feature that works in the device settings will work in our apps.
Accessibility features on iOS
Our iOS apps support the principal accessibility features that Apple provides:
- VoiceOver: A screen reader that reads on-screen content aloud.
- Voice Control: Enables users to control the app with their voice instead of touching the screen.
- Larger Text: Increases the text size for improved readability.
- Dark Interface: Provides a dark appearance that reduces eye strain.
- Differentiate Without Color Alone: Ensures information is never conveyed through color alone.
- Sufficient Contrast: Maintains clear contrast between text, buttons, and the background.
- Reduced Motion: Limits movement and animation on screen.
Accessibility features on Android
Our Android apps support the accessibility features that Google provides, including TalkBack and the other assistive options built into Android. The level of support mirrors what we provide on iOS. Users who rely on Android accessibility tools can use our apps in the same way they use other apps on their device.
Guidance for parents and caregivers
Accessibility features are not limited to users with disabilities. They help any user make an app easier to use, including reading text aloud and enlarging controls. When the person you care for enables these settings on their device, our apps respond to those settings.
Guidance for healthcare providers
Because our apps use the standard accessibility features of each platform, patients who rely on assistive technology can use them in the same way they use other apps on their device. This makes our tracking tools accessible to a wider range of patients, including older adults and users with vision or motor differences.
How accessibility works in our apps
Most accessibility support comes from building on the standard controls of each platform. When we use the platform’s buttons, text fields, and menus, the assistive features operate automatically. We test our screens with these features before each release to keep the experience consistent.
Conclusion
Our apps support the principal accessibility features provided by iOS and Android, and we maintain that support with every update. We are committed to keeping our tools usable by everyone.
If you have questions about accessibility in a specific app, we are glad to help. Contact us and we will provide a direct answer.