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.

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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Type of Sensory Issue

Related Disorders

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