Accessibility Statement

TL;DR

Quietly Neurodivergent aims to be as accessible as reasonably possible for neurodivergent people and for disabled readers.

  • Layouts are kept simple and low-clutter.
  • Posts use clear headings, short paragraphs and plain language where possible.
  • I’m working towards good colour contrast, keyboard navigation and useful alt text.
  • If you hit an access barrier, you can email [email protected] and I’ll do my best to address it.

Commitment to accessibility

Quietly Neurodivergent is designed with accessibility in mind from the start, especially for:

  • autistic, ADHD and otherwise neurodivergent readers,
  • readers with sensory, cognitive, visual, motor or other access needs.

The aim is to make the site:

  • readable,
  • predictable,
  • as low-stress as possible.

Accessibility is an ongoing process, not a one-time checklist. There will be things I’ve missed, and I’m open to learning.

What I aim for

Where possible, I aim to:

  • Use clear headings and a logical structure on each page.
  • Keep paragraphs short, usually two to four sentences.
  • Use plain language where I can, and explain technical terms in everyday words.
  • Avoid auto-playing video or audio.
  • Avoid flashing, rapidly moving or highly cluttered designs.
  • Use high-contrast colour combinations that are readable for most people.
  • Make sure interactive elements (buttons, links, menus) are clearly labelled.
  • Ensure core parts of the site can be used with a keyboard alone.
  • Provide alt text or descriptions for images that carry meaning, and mark decorative images appropriately.

Because this site focuses on neurodivergent experiences, I also try to:

  • avoid surprise pop-ups and unnecessary animations,
  • minimise cookie banners and other interruptions,
  • use consistent patterns across pages so you know where things live.

How I build and test the site

When creating and updating the site, I try to:

  • follow widely used web accessibility guidelines (such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines – WCAG) as far as is reasonably practical;
  • check colour contrast using basic automated tools;
  • spot-check pages using keyboard-only navigation;
  • pay attention to heading order, link text and alt text.

I also consider accessibility from a “spoons” perspective – assuming that people may be tired, overloaded or struggling to focus, and designing with that in mind.

Known limitations

At any given point, there may be areas that are not fully accessible. Examples include:

  • Older posts that may not yet have ideal heading structure or alt text.
  • Occasional embedded content (for example, videos or social media embeds) that may not fully meet accessibility guidelines.
  • Colour choices and spacing that are still being refined based on feedback.
  • PDFs or downloads that may not yet be fully tagged or optimised for screen readers.

I plan to improve these over time, prioritising:

  • the most-read content, and
  • any areas where people tell me they’re having difficulty.

Third-party tools and services

Some parts of the site rely on third-party services, for example:

  • analytics tools,
  • cookie / consent management,
  • advertising (Google AdSense),
  • embedded media (e.g. videos, if used in future),
  • newsletter sign-up forms (if/when added).

I do not control the design of these services, but I try to choose options that are:

  • reasonably accessible,
  • usable with a keyboard,
  • compatible with common assistive technologies.

If you run into accessibility issues with a third-party feature on this site, please let me know. In some cases I may be able to adjust settings or switch to a better alternative.

You can read more about data and cookies in the Privacy policy.

Content warnings and potentially difficult topics

Some posts may touch on topics such as:

  • burnout and shutdown,
  • masking and identity,
  • discrimination, bullying or harassment,
  • mental health and distress.

Where appropriate, I will include simple content warnings near the top of a post so you can decide whether to continue, skim or skip.

You are always free to stop reading if a topic becomes too much.

If you need content in a different format

If you need a post or page in a different format, you can email:

Email: [email protected]
Suggested subject line: “Accessibility request – Quietly Neurodivergent”

Examples of alternate formats might include:

  • a simpler, plain-text version without images,
  • a version with larger text,
  • a copy you can use with your preferred reading tools.

I can’t promise to meet every request, but I will do my best within my time and energy limits, or suggest alternatives where I can.

Giving feedback about accessibility

If you experience any accessibility barriers on Quietly Neurodivergent, I would really appreciate hearing about them.

You can contact:

Andrew Wright
Email: [email protected]

It’s helpful (but not required) if you can tell me:

  • which page you were on (a link is ideal),
  • what you were trying to do,
  • what went wrong (for example, “button not reachable by keyboard”, “text too low contrast”, “cookie banner blocking content”).

I may not be able to respond immediately, but I do read accessibility feedback carefully and use it to plan changes.

Legal note

Quietly Neurodivergent is a small, independent website rather than a large organisation or public authority. Even so, I aim to act in the spirit of disability and equality law: treating accessibility as a basic part of inclusion, not an optional extra.

If you feel your access needs are not being taken seriously, please do let me know so I can review what’s possible.

Last updated: 8 December 2025