Web accessibility for neurodiversity
This background reading is relevant to all Â鶹ֱ²¥ web editors, and describes various situations that can be alleviated by web accessibility practices.
The specifics of how to implement these practices are not covered here. Web editors using University-supported web editing platforms will cover that material as part of their training.
For further details, please refer to supported and unsupported web editing platforms.
Overview
Neurodiversity is a very broad term encompassing many different conditions. It may or may not be a disability, depending on the individual's experience.
Examples of neurodiversity include:
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Dyslexia
- Dyscalculia
- Dysgraphia
- Tourette Syndrome
UK web accessibility legislation includes provision for forms of neurodiversity which affect the way that online information is perceived, understood or operated.