Tag: Disabilities

Intellectual Disabilities: Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is an unusual genetic condition with several physical, cognitive, and behavioural challenges. It typically occurs due to the loss of function of specific genes on chromosome 15. PWS can arise from genetic mechanisms like deletions, imprinting defects, or uniparental di...

Back-to-School Transition Tips for Kids with Disabilities

While no kid wants to start talking about going back to school when they still enjoying their summer vacation, it’s important to reduce anxiety by starting to talk about what the back-to-school schedule is going to look like. While this could mean creating a visual schedule or developing a ...

How to Describe Complex Designs for Users with Disabilities

You’re a developer who has just been handed a complex design spec. You know the designs support accessibility because your UX team read a Medium post about accessible design a few months back. It’s now up to you to build an accessible experience, but where should you begin? ...