From the Ground Up: Rebuilding ABC iview Android TV for all

We will take you through our journey of making ABC iview more accessible on Android TV. We’ll talk about how we’ve used Google’s Jetpack Compose to create a more user-friendly experience.

Discover how we’ve improved colour contrast, label and element grouping, and fine-tuned focus management. We’ll also share some code snippets on how to implement and ensure everyone can enjoy a seamless viewing experience.

Michelle Chu

Get ready to meet Michelle at A11y Camp! Michelle isn’t your typical accessibility specialist; she’s on a mission to make the digital world more inclusive. With expertise in mobile and TV accessibility, Michelle ensures all digital experiences meet diverse needs of everyone.

Through inclusive design and research, she ensures no voice is left unheard. She goes beyond compliance, to advocate for inclusivity at every step of the way.

Nick Stathakis

Want to learn how to transform your accessibility requirements into reality? Look no further, as Nick will bridge that gap as he runs through how to make Android TV apps more accessible.

Utilising modern UI frameworks, like Jetpack Compose, it has never been easier to make apps look amazing and accessible!

Spearheading the accessibility maturity team within the ABC, he is on a daily mission to bring accessibility requirements to life within TV apps, leaving no Australian behind.