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Sensory Concerns in Adobe Software Such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat

by Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond
written by Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond

Below is a letter that I have written to Adobe based on sensory considerations for their software. If you have issues with adobe software, please email them and let them know!

To Whom it May Concern,

I am emailing you on behalf of The International Misophonia Foundation (and Misophonia International), a non-profit based in Missouri. As an advocate for this disorder, as well as a clinician, I have several concerns about adobe products and their accessibility features (and lackthereof) for persons with sensory disorders or neurological disorders such as misophonia, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, epilepsy, and autism. At present, all Adobe products including Acrobat, Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, do not allow for Windows settings such as not having a blinking cursor. Ignoring these accessibility features is disheartening. Reduced motion of buttons and features is another problem we often face. Right now, the main issue in the Adobe software is ignoring Windows keyboard settings and overriding with a blinking cursor.

PLEASE CONSIDER CHANGING THIS TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY.

Sincerely,

Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond

Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond is a Licensed Counselling Therapist Candidate in New Brunswick, Canada and has been an advocate for misophonia and mental illness since 2015. Shaylynn is passionate about providing accessible mental healthcare through telehealth therapy and is particularly interested in working with clients with misophonia, OCD, PTSD, depression, career counselling, and general life struggles. Shaylynn holds an Honours Diploma in Creative Digital Media and owned a web, graphic, print design and marketing business for 10 years. Shaylynn is now passionate about helping therapists grow their digital practices or maintain the online presence for their in-person practice. Shaylynn is the author of several books including fiction and non-fiction, with her first being published in 2015. Shaylynn is the Director of The International Misophonia Foundation and is continuing her advocacy and research through the foundation. Shaylynn provides counselling services in Canada and coaching services worldwide. You can find more information about these services on her personal website at https://shaylynnraymond.com/.

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