The following is a letter to Blizzard Entertainment, written by Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond: Dear Blizzard Accessibility and Development Teams, I hope this message finds you well. I’m writing to raise awareness …
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If you have a vestibular disorder, ADHD, misokinesia, or other sensory processing condition, you may be aware that most applications for iPad and iPhone have a blinking cursor. This includes …
To the Staff of Microsoft, We write to you today with deep concern and disappointment regarding the decision to discontinue Microsoft’s nonprofit grant program under Tech for Social Impact. For …
SIGN THE PETITION Microsoft’s decision to terminate their grant program for nonprofits, effective May 14th, 2025, presents a significant challenge to many small organizations that rely heavily on such support. …
Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond, and the International Misophonia Foundation have been working with the accessibility/disability department at Microsoft to advocate for the blinking text cursor (caret |) to respect system settings on …
Loading spinners, those seemingly innocent animations that indicate a process is occurring on digital devices, have become a ubiquitous part of the user experience. Whether they appear on operating systems, …
Misophonia International Reviews Sensory-Friendly Products to Support Those with Sensory Disorders The International Misophonia Foundation (Misophonia International) is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with misophonia, misokinesia, and other …
To the Misophonia Community, I, Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond am reaching out to thank all of our wonderful donors, community members, clinicians, and misophonia parents for following us on our non-profit journey. …
“The Sims 4” is a popular life simulation game that offers players an immersive experience in creating and managing virtual lives. However, for individuals with sensory sensitivities—such as those associated …
For individuals with sensory disorders, everyday technology use can be fraught with challenges that most users never consider. From visual triggers that cause physical pain to sound cues that disrupt …