06/23/2025
There are many barriers that neurodivergent users may face when navigating a poorly designed website. Technology changes require a shift in the way we tackle accessibility standards, let’s discuss some of the ways that some may be impacted by an inefficient user experience.
Distracting Design Elements
Bright, flashing, erratic colors and animations can result in sensory overload for certain users. Not only can quickly flashing movements be distracting and frustrating, they can cause seizures for some as well. The last thing you would want is for users to experience physical harm from using your website. The updated version of WCAG will potentially include limitations on motion in general, but requires additional research before it can be included in the guidelines.
Difficult to Read Text
For visually impaired users, it can be difficult to read decorative or script typefaces as well as font colors that are too light or too dark in color, guidelines include regulations for text size, weight, contrast, and style. This can also be an issue for screen readers, as they too can’t always decipher text that doesn’t contrast from the background enough to read it. WCAG guidelines also regulate text for conceptual readability, as it requires non-ambiguous text or the option for non-ambiguous alternatives to text to make it easier for users to process content. This includes simplified and grammatically efficient language, for example, content should not include double negatives among other content suggestions.
Stay tuned for more ways that you can be mindful when designing your website to meet accessibility standards. Not only could this make your website easier to use for those who process information differently, it will ultimately result in more conversions and over-all success for your business. Read the blog post to learn more!
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