Trends in mobile device use by people with disabilities (Jonathan Avila)

As the use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets grows, the number and complexity or mobile websites and apps has increased. Mobile devices have also become more accessible to many users with disabilities. The most recent Web AIM Screen Reader User Survey from January 2014 indicates that mobile device usage among people who are blind or visually impaired and who use screen readers is continuing to increase — indicated by 82 per cent of survey respondents. Close to half — 44% of respondents — indicated that they use mobile screen readers as much or more than desktop/laptop screen readers. It is time for organisations to seriously address the accessibility of their mobile content. (accessiq.org)