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Managing light sensitivity for a user on Modules
I am wondering if anyone has experience supporting team members with light sensitivity. I’d like to know which color themes or display settings work best to make things more comfortable for them. Any recommendations?
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This is a custom theme that uses an adaptive dark mode theme- meaning it uses the device preference to decide if the course is delivered in regular/default or with dark mode styles. Definitely a custom implementation, but the same technology commonly used on modern web sites.
To add on, definitely no flashing, blinking, or strobing content, and reduce any sudden brightness changes. Allowing users to pause or disable motions when possible can help, avoid auto-play content, and if anything seems high-risk for light sensitivity providing alternative versions of the content is helpful.
Hello! Some people with light sensitivity do best with dark backgrounds and light text. I have light sensitivity and actually do not like dark backgrounds, but I think I'm in the minority! It's best if users can view content in dark or light mode.
Muted tones are good, but make sure to apply WCAG standards for color contrast.
Sometimes dark gray instead of black is a good option.
Warm earth tones tend be less jarring than bright vibrant colors.
