Accessibility Concerns

Sensory Diversity through the IMF provides this Accessibility Database as a repository of information on potential accessibility concerns for those with sensory and neurological disorders. This page serves as guidance for developers, business owners, and those looking to advocate for disability concerns.

Lawn mowers, weed-whackers, leaf blowers, and other garden equipment

Lawn mowers, weed-whackers, leaf blowers, and other garden equipment
The over-use of lawn mowers, weed-whackers, leaf blowers, and other garden equipment can significantly distress individuals with sensory issues. The loud and repetitive noises generated by these machines can overwhelm sensitive auditory systems, causing discomfort, anxiety, and even physical pain. For individuals with sensory processing disorders or heightened sensitivity to sound, such disturbances can disrupt […]
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Colored Pinwheels

Colored Pinwheels
Understanding the Accessibility Concerns of Colored Pinwheels: A Focus on Sensory and Vestibular Issues In the realm of digital interfaces, colored pinwheels, often seen as loading indicators or progress spinners like the Apple loader, serve a functional purpose. However, these seemingly innocuous animations can pose significant accessibility challenges for individuals with sensory and vestibular issues. […]
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Blinking/Flashing Christmas Lights

Blinking/Flashing Christmas Lights
Blinking and Flashing Christmas lights are very overwhelming and overstimulating for those with sensory processing conditions, autism, misokinesia, migraines etc. If the lights blink too fast, this can also cause issues for epilepsy. Unfortunately, blinking Christmas lights are often a part of a deeply entrenched cultural tradition, and thus are not something to lightly mention […]
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Loading Spinner for Websites and Apps

Loading Spinner for Websites and Apps
Loading spinners are disorienting and not impacted by “reduced motion” settings in applications or browsers. This lack of off-toggle means that persons with sensory disorders can experience dizziness, nausea, migraines, or a fight-flight-freeze response.
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Blinking | Text Cursor (caret)

Blinking | Text Cursor (caret)
The blinking text cursor cannot be disabled across several operating systems such as Android, Apple, Nintendo/Xbox/Playstation consoles and most phone operating systems. This can be disabled in Windows and Apple computer devices. The animation from the blinking text cursor can cause migraines, fight-flight-freeze, dizziness, and other physiological symptoms.
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