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Accessibility for users with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)

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Since starting my sight loss journey, I have become more aware of other disabilities and the barriers people face. I enjoy expanding my understanding and empathy of how others interacte with the world on a daily basis. As a society, there are so many barriers we put in place without realising, often removing these barriers make the world better for all.

This article by Eva Katharina Wolf explores the impact of ADHD and how software can be made more accessible. The common theme is that the accessibility functionality to help with ADHD helps us all have a more enjoyable experience. For example, we would all benefit from reminders that draft emails haven't been sent.

Designing for inclusion and accessibility makes better products for everyone. I encourage you to read the full article to get an understanding of how ADHD can impact daily life. 

Read Software accessibility for users with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) | by Eva Katharina Wolf | UX Collective (uxdesign.cc)

"It’s not uncommon for me to start a task and then get distracted by something else and completely forget what I was doing before. Or to zone out to the beautiful bird in front of my window in the middle of a conversation. In the physical world one of the worst places for me to be with other people is a restaurant or bar with a non-stop running TV, because I can’t stop myself from looking at the TV and getting distracted even though it shows the sports channel and I don’t even like sports." -Eva Katharina Wolf
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