Web accessibility for neurodiversity
This background reading is relevant to all University of Exeter 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.
