Add comprehensive Android accessibility support with semantic annotations#426
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Add comprehensive Android accessibility support with semantic annotations
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This PR adds comprehensive accessibility support for Android and other platforms, making markdown content accessible to users with disabilities who rely on screen readers and other assistive technologies.
Changes Made
Semantic Annotations Added
Role.Listfor list containers andRole.ListItemfor individual list itemsRole.Groupsemantics for proper content groupingRole.Table,Role.Row, andRole.CellsemanticsRole.Paragraphsemantics for proper content structureRole.CheckboxwithToggleableStatefor proper state indicationFiles Modified
MarkdownList.kt- Added list and list item semanticsMarkdownBlockQuote.kt- Added group semantics for quotesMarkdownTable.kt- Added complete table structure semanticsMarkdownParagraph.kt- Added paragraph semanticsMarkdownCheckBox.kt- Added checkbox semantics with stateDocumentation
ACCESSIBILITY.mddocumentation explaining all accessibility featuresREADME.mdwith new accessibility sectionExample Usage
Accessibility Testing
To test with screen readers:
European Accessibility Act Compliance
These changes ensure compliance with accessibility standards including the European Accessibility Act that comes into effect on June 28, 2025, providing the foundation needed for screen reader compatibility and assistive technology support.
Backwards Compatibility
Fixes #417.
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