Working memory, not decoding, is what makes reading hard for people with dyslexia. That reframe changes everything about cognitive accessibility. If your interface demands users hold multiple things in mind at once, you're adding load before they even encounter your content.
#accessibility #cognitiveAccessibility #a11y

https://www.4dyslexics.com/working-memory-defining-challenge-of-dyslexia/

We're thrilled to introduce Ellie Barret, Senior User Experience Designer at Yoyo Design as part of our #Umbraad2026 event speakers.
On May 21st, she joins us to talk cognitive load, plain language as a design decision, and progressive disclosure.

#A11y #UXDesign #CognitiveAccessibility

It is estimated that around 9 to 12% of the world population has dyslexia, which makes navigating digital experiences especially difficult.
On May 21st, Ellie Barrett talks through #CognitiveAccessibility to improve your product for every single person who uses it.

#dyslexia #neurodivergent #A11y #Umbraad2026

Cognitive accessibility is finally mainstream. Designing for clarity, predictability, and lower cognitive load isn't niche -- it's good design.

This is the shift we've been building toward.

https://abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/inclusive-tech-themes-watch-2026-lessons-techshare-pro

#a11y #CognitiveAccessibility #Neurodiversity

Bad day? Switch to Simple Mode. Seriously.

5 features instead of 150. Big buttons. Clear labels. Zero cognitive overload.

Complexity modes designed for:
🧠 Brain fog days
♿ Motor accessibility
👁️ Low vision
🫀 Chronic fatigue
🌟 Neurodivergent comfort

Disability tech that adapts to YOU !

**User Guide**: https://3mpwrapp.pages.dev/user-guide/#complexity-mode

**Beta Guide**: https://3mpwrapp.pages.dev/beta-guide/#what-to-test

Beta Testers Sign up: https://forms.gle/5Nz2f6U4CxiaCy5w7

#3mpwrApp #A11y #CognitiveAccessibility

Neurodiversity and UX: Essential Resources for Cognitive Accessibility.

https://buff.ly/3UCXMcs

#UX #UXDesign #UXResources #Neurodiversity #CognitiveAccessibility #Accessibility #A11y

A Cognitive perspective on UX Design Principles including a neurodivergent perspective with links to relevant guidance and resources.

https://buff.ly/3lOD34q

#UX #UserExperience #Neurodivergent #CognitiveAccessibility #Cognitive

Now *this* is what I’m talking about: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/05/apple-previews-live-speech-personal-voice-and-more-new-accessibility-features/

Loving the progress on #CognitiveAccessibility. It really is the least explored accessibility frontier in my view. Wondering if WWDC in June will bring an API for third parties to opt in to providing a simplified experience too.

Also… is it possible those macOS text size options mean a system Dynamic Type API is coming to macOS? 🙏🏼