Preset Accessibility Profiles
Overview
AllAccessible preset profiles provide one-click accessibility configurations for common disabilities. Instead of manually selecting multiple features, users can activate a complete profile tailored to their specific needs.
Who This Is For
Users with disabilities seeking quick setup
Website visitors new to accessibility tools
Anyone wanting optimized accessibility settings
Site owners explaining features to users
What You'll Learn
All available preset profiles
What each profile activates
Who each profile helps
How to use and customize profiles
What Are Preset Profiles?
One-Click Accessibility
Instead of:
Manually selecting 5-10 features
Understanding which features help
Trial and error to find optimal settings
Profiles Provide:
✅ Pre-configured feature combinations
✅ Optimized for specific disabilities
✅ Based on accessibility research
✅ One click to activate all settings
Example:
Vision Impaired Profile activates: • Text size increase (150%) • High contrast mode • Cursor enlargement • Keyboard navigation • Screen reader optimization
Available Profiles
1. Vision Impaired Profile
Who it helps: People with low vision, partial blindness, vision loss
Activated Features:
✅ Text size: 150%
✅ High contrast mode
✅ Cursor size: Large
✅ Keyboard navigation
✅ Focus highlighting
✅ Link highlighting
✅ Screen reader optimization
Use cases:
Macular degeneration
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Diabetic retinopathy
Age-related vision loss
Visual Result:
Larger, bolder text
High contrast
Easy to see focus
Keyboard accessible
📷 Vision impaired profile active
2. Seizure Safe Profile
Who it helps: People with photosensitive epilepsy
Activated Features:
✅ Stop animations (critical!)
✅ Mute sounds
✅ Reduced saturation (70%)
✅ Hide flashing elements
✅ Lower brightness
Critical Safety Feature:
Removes content flashing >3 times per second
Prevents seizure triggers
WCAG 2.2 Success Criterion 2.3.1 compliance
Conditions Helped:
Photosensitive epilepsy (3-5% of epilepsy patients)
Migraine sufferers
Light sensitivity conditions
Visual Result:
Static, calm page
Muted colors
No movement
Reduced visual stimulation
📷 Seizure safe profile active
CRITICAL: This profile can prevent medical emergencies!
3. ADHD / Focus Profile
Who it helps: People with ADHD, attention disorders, focus difficulties
Activated Features:
✅ Reading guide
✅ Reading mask
✅ Hide images (reduce distractions)
✅ Mute sounds
✅ Stop animations
✅ Highlight focus
✅ Simplified content
Conditions Helped:
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
General focus difficulties
Visual Result:
Minimized distractions
Clear focus indicators
Reading position tracking
Calm, focused environment
📷 ADHD profile with reading guide
4. Cognitive Disability Profile
Who it helps: People with intellectual disabilities, processing disorders
Activated Features:
✅ Readable font (clear sans-serif)
✅ Increased line height
✅ Increased text spacing
✅ Highlight titles (page structure)
✅ Simplified layout
✅ Large cursor
✅ Dictionary lookup
Conditions Helped:
Intellectual disabilities
Autism spectrum
Down syndrome
Processing disorders
Learning disabilities
Visual Result:
Clearer text
Better spacing
Obvious page structure
Easy navigation
📷 Cognitive disability profile active
5. Motor Disability Profile
Who it helps: People with limited motor control, mobility impairments
Activated Features:
✅ Keyboard navigation (full support)
✅ Virtual keyboard (on-screen)
✅ Larger click targets
✅ Focus highlighting
✅ Extended hover time
✅ Voice commands (future)
Conditions Helped:
Cerebral palsy
Parkinson's disease
Arthritis
Muscular dystrophy
Spinal cord injuries
Stroke recovery
Interaction Result:
Mouse-free navigation
Easy clicking/tapping
Visible focus
Alternative input methods
6. Color Blindness Profiles
Separate Profile for Each Type:
Protanopia Profile (Red-Blind)
What it does: Adjusts red/green color combinations
Who it helps: 1% of men (protanopia)
Filter Applied:
Shifts red colors to distinguishable shades
Enhances green contrast
Makes red/green charts readable
Deuteranopia Profile (Green-Blind)
What it does: Adjusts green perception
Who it helps: 6% of men (most common color blindness)
Filter Applied:
Shifts green colors
Enhances red/green distinction
Makes traffic light-style indicators clear
Tritanopia Profile (Blue-Blind)
What it does: Adjusts blue/yellow combinations
Who it helps: 0.01% of people (rare)
Filter Applied:
Shifts blue colors
Enhances yellow contrast
Makes blue/yellow charts readable
Achromatopsia Profile (Total Color Blindness)
What it does: Converts everything to grayscale with enhanced contrast
Who it helps: Complete color blindness (very rare)
Filter Applied:
Full monochrome mode
High contrast
Pattern-based differentiation
📷 Color blindness filter comparisons
How to Use Preset Profiles
For Website Visitors
Step 1: Open Widget
Click accessibility button on website
Widget modal opens
Step 2: Navigate to Profiles
Click "Profiles" tab in widget
Or click "Accessibility Profiles" section
Step 3: Select Your Profile
Choose the profile matching your needs
Click to activate
All settings apply instantly
Step 4: Customize Further (Optional)
Adjust individual features if needed
Fine-tune to personal preference
Combine with manual adjustments
📷 Profile selection interface
Profile Behavior
When Activated:
✅ All profile features enable instantly
✅ Visual confirmation appears
✅ Settings saved in browser
✅ Persists across pages and sessions
When Deactivated:
✅ All profile features disable
✅ Returns to default or previous settings
✅ Can switch between profiles
Combining:
⚠️ Can't use multiple profiles simultaneously
✅ Can activate profile, then manually add features
✅ Manual features persist when profile deactivated
Profile Customization
User-Level Customization
Users Can:
Activate profile
Adjust specific features within profile
Add additional features not in profile
Save custom combination
Example:
User activates "Vision Impaired" profile, then: • Reduces text size from 150% to 125% (personal preference) • Adds dyslexia font (additional need) • Keeps all other profile settingsResult: Customized vision impaired + dyslexia support
Site Owner Customization (Future)
Coming Soon:
Create custom profiles for your audience
Set default profile for your site
Name profiles for your use cases
Share profile configurations
Status: Planned for future release
Profile Effectiveness Research
Based on User Testing
Vision Impaired Profile:
89% of low vision users found it helpful
Average time to readable: 3 seconds
Task completion rate: +42%
Seizure Safe Profile:
100% of tested users felt safer
0 seizure triggers during testing
Critical safety feature verified
ADHD Profile:
Reading comprehension: +28%
Time on page: +37%
Distraction reports: -64%
Cognitive Disability Profile:
Task completion: +51%
Frustration reports: -73%
Preference over manual: 92%
Data: Based on AllAccessible user research, 2024-2025
Common Questions
Q: Can users create their own custom profiles?
A: Not currently. Users can activate a profile and then adjust, but can't save as new profile. Feature planned.
Q: Do profiles work on all websites?
A: Yes! Profiles work on any site with AllAccessible installed.
Q: Can multiple people use different profiles on the same computer?
A: Yes. Profiles are browser-specific. Each browser session can have different settings.
Q: What if a profile doesn't work well for me?
A: Deactivate the profile and manually select features that work for you.
Q: Are profile names offensive to people with disabilities?
A: Profile names are clinical/descriptive (Vision Impaired, Seizure Safe). They match common medical terminology.
Q: Can I suggest a new profile type?
A: Yes! Email suggestions to [email protected]
Q: Do profiles affect website performance?
A: Minimal impact. Features load on-demand, not all at once.
Profile Recommendations
By Condition
Blind/Severely Low Vision:
→ Use: Vision Impaired Profile
→ Also consider: Screen reader software (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders:
→ Use: Seizure Safe Profile (critical for safety)
→ Also consider: Browser extensions to block flashing
Dyslexia:
→ Use: ADHD Profile (includes reading guide + spacing)
→ Manually add: Dyslexia font
→ Combination: Reading guide + dyslexia font + increased spacing
Autism:
→ Use: Cognitive Disability Profile OR ADHD Profile
→ Depends on: Primary challenge (sensory vs. focus)
Color Blindness:
→ Use: Specific color blindness profile (Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia)
→ Test: Each profile to see which works best
Parkinson's/Tremor:
→ Use: Motor Disability Profile
→ Manually add: Larger text (easier clicking)
Troubleshooting Profiles
Issue: Profile Doesn't Help
Possible Reasons:
Wrong profile for the condition
Need individual feature adjustment
Website-specific incompatibility
Solutions:
Try different profile
Deactivate profile, select features manually
Contact support with site URL
Issue: Profile Makes Things Worse
Example: High contrast mode hurts eyes instead of helping
Solution:
Deactivate profile immediately
Try individual features one at a time
Find personal optimal combination
Provide feedback to AllAccessible
Issue: Profile Not Saving
Cause: Browser settings or privacy mode
Solutions:
Ensure cookies/local storage enabled
Not in incognito/private mode
Check browser permissions
Try different browser
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How to Use the Widget - Complete user guide
Last Updated: October 2025
Available Profiles: 10+ preset configurations
Availability: Starter plan and above
One-Click Activation: All profiles