Assistive Access

Guide for implementing Assistive Access support in iOS and iPadOS apps. Assistive Access (iOS 17+/iPadOS 17+) provides a streamlined system experience for people with cognitive disabilities, presenting simplified interfaces with large controls and reduced complexity.

When This Skill Activates

• User wants to add Assistive Access support to their app
• User asks about cognitive accessibility or simplified interfaces
• User mentions AssistiveAccess, UISupportsAssistiveAccess, or assistive access scenes
• User needs runtime detection of Assistive Access mode
• User is reviewing accessibility compliance for cognitive disabilities
• User asks about .assistiveAccessNavigationIcon

Setup

Step 1: Declare Support in Info.plist

Add these keys to your app's Info.plist so the system lists your app as an "Optimized App" in Assistive Access configuration: