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 focus, accessibility shortcomings in software design can create significant barriers. This article sheds light on one user’s journey to advocate for better accommodations and highlights…
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In the latest strides for accessibility, Apple’s recent updates to Sequoia OS and iOS 18 have brought in a thoughtful feature that allows users to turn off the blinking cursor. This addition caters specifically to users with sensory sensitivities who may find blinking cursors distracting or even overwhelming. Despite Apple’s groundbreaking changes, however, Microsoft Office…
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At present, many companies are not significantly serving the needs of neurodivergent persons such as those with Autism, Misophonia, Misokinesia, Epilepsy, OCD, Sensory Processing Disorder and more. For those with audial and visual sensitivities, many of these operating systems are not set up in a way that users can use devices such as computers, cellphones,…
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