Module 1 of 1 in Further Android Techniques

Jetpack Compose Accessibility

Feb 20 2026, Kotlin 2.0, Android 14, Android Studio Otter
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This module offers a hands-on guide to building inclusive and accessible Android apps using Jetpack Compose. You’ll learn how accessibility services interpret Compose UI through semantics, how to validate behavior using TalkBack and testing tools, and how to structure screens for clarity and navigation. The module also dives into building accessible custom components, comparing Layout and Canvas approaches, and enhancing complex UI with meaningful semantics and actions. By Tori Gonda.

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EXPERIENCE
Intermediate level
EST TIME TO COMPLETE
38 mins
CONTENT
3 lessons
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Module outcomes

  • Learn Compose accessibility basics using TalkBack, modifiers, and essential semantics.
  • Use the semantics tree to enhance accessibility and write reliable UI tests.
  • Build accessible custom Compose components using layouts, canvas, and advanced semantics.

Covered concepts

  • Accessibility Fundamentals in Jetpack Compose
  • TalkBack
  • Content Descriptions
  • Semantics Modifiers
  • Semantics Tree and Layout Inspector
  • Built-in Semantics
  • Accessible Custom Components
  • Custom Accessibility Actions

Module content

1
Jetpack Compose Accessibility Basics Lesson (17 mins)

In this Android accessibility tutorial, learn how to make apps with Jetpack Compose that everyone can use, including people with vision, motor, or hearing disabilities.

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Introduction • Start Reading · 4 mins
Exploring Android Accessibility Tools with TalkBack Reading · 12 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
2
Jetpack Compose Accessibility: Advanced Semantics Lesson (11 mins)

In this lesson, you’ll learn more helpful Jetpack Compose semantics for accessibility, as well as details about the semantics tree that will contribute to your testing skills.

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Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
Advanced Semantics Reading · 10 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
3
Accessible Custom Jetpack Compose Components Lesson (11 mins)

This chapter focuses on building accessible custom Jetpack Compose components, emphasizing when to reuse existing components and when to build from scratch. You’ll learn how to add meaningful semantics and actions to complex UI built with Layout.

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Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
Accessible Custom Components Reading · 8 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min