Neurodiversity resources

 https://stephaniewalter.design/blog/neurodiversity-and-ux-essential-resources-for-cognitive-accessibility/

Resources and info: 

When I first started working in accessibility, it was hard to find resources about designing for neurodiversity. But that’s changed, and now there’s lots of great information available! 

All of us experience the internet (and the world) in different ways, and it’s really important to think about that range of experiences when we’re creating things.

I’m sharing a few things today that will help you make things that work for people whose brains might not experience the internet the same way yours does.

Resources and info: 

Accessible design for cognitive considerations by Jennifer S. (article) - https://lnkd.in/e7d-yTKN

ADHD-friendly communication by Ettie Bailey-King (article, temporarily free) - https://lnkd.in/etBxFZXw 

A web of anxiety: accessibility for people with anxiety and panic disorders by David Swallow (article) - 

https://lnkd.in/ehJv_P9E 

Designing content for people with dyscalculia or low numeracy by Jane McFadyen (podcast, 20 minutes, transcript available) - https://lnkd.in/e2e8ntpB 

Designing for cognitive accessibility: Where to begin by Glenda Sims (article) - https://lnkd.in/eZnNfjQq 

Designing for Neurodiversity by Treyce Meredith (video, 20 minutes) - https://lnkd.in/eFGvPDnC 

Dizzy Users Close Browsers: Balancing Creativity & Accessibility by Piccia Neri (video, 41 minutes) - https://lnkd.in/ekUVN677 

My war on animation by s.e. smith (article) - https://lnkd.in/dFWGBMGm 

Neuroinclusive Content Design by Laurie Cameron-Back (video, 50 minutes, need to log in or register to access) - https://lnkd.in/evmht7CT 

And this huge (wonderful) list of cognitive accessibility resources from Stéphanie Walter - https://lnkd.in/eTC4Uv9i 

If you have a good resource for neurodiversity then please share it in the comments! (And thanks to Sonya L. for the conversation that led to this post!)


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