Conditions
Each person has their own strengths, needs and potential limitations. Some of these factors influence how comfortable or accessible digital devices are to use. This page describes common limitations and shows what difficulties arise from them and which settings can be helpful.
Neurodiversity, attention & sensory processing
Attention-deficit / hyperactivity-related difficulties such as distractibility, impulsivity, or sensitivity to visual motion.
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Attention-deficit difficulties without hyperactivity, often involving reduced focus and slower processing.
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Mild autism-spectrum traits with sensory sensitivities to light, sound, motion or complex interfaces.
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Increased sensory sensitivity to light, sound, colors, or emotional stimuli.
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This condition cannot be directly influenced via device settings. Helpful adjustments can be found in the associated difficulties.
Learning, reading & number processing
Reading-related difficulties such as slow reading, low letter contrast tolerance, or text processing strain.
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Difficulty interpreting numbers, visual patterns, symbols or structured visual content.
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This condition cannot be directly influenced via device settings. Helpful adjustments can be found in the associated difficulties.
Nonverbal learning differences including trouble understanding spatial layout, icons, or visual grouping.
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Hearing, sound & auditory input
Difficulty processing auditory information, especially inconsistent or complex sounds.
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Extreme sensitivity to everyday sounds or system notifications.
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Sensitivity to audio notifications or constant noise leading to concentration difficulty.
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Difficulty hearing quieter audio cues, voice messages, or notifications.
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Stress, anxiety & mental well-being
Heightened sensitivity to sudden changes, alerts, flashing content or notifications.
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Strong stress response to unexpected sensory input such as loud sounds or rapid visual motion.
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This condition cannot be directly influenced via device settings. Helpful adjustments can be found in the associated difficulties.
Sensitivity to social cues or overwhelming information, benefiting from calmer UI patterns.
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Chronic worry and tension causing lower tolerance for sensory or cognitive load.
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This condition cannot be directly influenced via device settings. Helpful adjustments can be found in the associated difficulties.
Obsessive-compulsive tendencies that benefit from stable, predictable, low-distraction interfaces.
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This condition cannot be directly influenced via device settings. Helpful adjustments can be found in the associated difficulties.
Reduced concentration, lower energy, and higher fatigue when interacting with dense or chaotic UI.
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This condition cannot be directly influenced via device settings. Helpful adjustments can be found in the associated difficulties.
Exhaustion and low cognitive capacity leading to rapid overload by animations, notifications or dense content.
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This condition cannot be directly influenced via device settings. Helpful adjustments can be found in the associated difficulties.
Potential triggers from flashing elements, loud sounds or sudden changes in the interface.
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Persistent physical and mental exhaustion with limited energy availability. Attention, processing speed, and resilience are often reduced over extended periods.
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Vision, light & visual perception
Sensitivity to bright light, screen glare, or high-contrast elements.
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Difficulty distinguishing certain colors, often red–green or blue–yellow.
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Reduced ability to distinguish text or icons when contrast is low.
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Rapid sensory overwhelm from flashing, moving, or visually dense content.
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This condition cannot be directly influenced via device settings. Helpful adjustments can be found in the associated difficulties.
A neurological condition associated with increased sensitivity to light, motion, sound, and visual stimuli. Digital interfaces can quickly become overwhelming or triggering.
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Age-related changes in everyday use
Age-related difficulty focusing on small or close text.
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Slower processing, reduced working memory, and difficulty with complex navigation.
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Reduced sharpness, color distinction and tolerance for small text.
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Slower, less precise movements, especially with touch interaction.
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Movement, fine motor skills & interaction
Minor hand tremors affecting precise touchscreen or mouse interactions.
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Joint stiffness causing difficulty with fine motor control or repeated gestures.
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Slower or less precise hand movement, often age-related or due to mild neurological changes.
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