Hello Mattermost team,
I would like to share important feedback regarding accessibility issues I encountered when using the Mattermost iOS app with VoiceOver.
Environment:
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iOS 18
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As a blind user, I fully rely on VoiceOver to navigate the app.
Issues:
Login screen:
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VoiceOver does not properly announce roles and elements during the login process.
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It is difficult to distinguish between buttons and edit fields, since they are not clearly labeled or announced properly.
Bottom tab bar menu:
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The tab bar buttons are not read out at all.
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VoiceOver only recognizes them as unlabeled buttons (“button”), making it impossible to know their function.
In-channel navigation:
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When entering a channel, the “Back” button to return to the previous screen is not recognized or announced by VoiceOver.
General button labeling:
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There are too many buttons throughout the app without accessible names or alternative text.
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As a result, it is very difficult to understand what each button does.
Suggestion:
Please consider improving VoiceOver support throughout the app by adding proper accessibility labels and roles to all interactive elements, especially buttons and navigation controls.
I would appreciate your attention to this matter, as it would greatly enhance the experience for blind and visually impaired users.
Thank you so much for your hard work and support!