This problem is so much bigger than low-contrast pages. Almost all technology of any kind selects in favor of aesthetics over equal access.
I have moderate amblyopia and severe astigmatism. For a frame of reference, I only barely pass the driver’s license vision test when I renew my license (don’t worry I don’t actually drive).
My vision has good days and bad days. My ophthalmologist thinks that I frequently have eye strain from looking at screens which further (temporarily) degrades my vision.
Examples that I’ve run into _in the last 24 hours_.
- Why can’t I choose the colors of web sites and applications?
- Why can’t I choose (and override) the default typefaces on mobile browsers?
- Why can’t I change the default system font for my iPhone or my Mac?
- Why can’t I change the font size in modern video games?
- Why do most desktop applications fall of the edge of the screen below 1080p?
I rely on hacky tools to get by — e.g. momentarily dropping HIDPI or jail breaking devices. No one would want to use technology the way I have to. It sucks and it’s constantly getting worse.
I have moderate amblyopia and severe astigmatism. For a frame of reference, I only barely pass the driver’s license vision test when I renew my license (don’t worry I don’t actually drive).
My vision has good days and bad days. My ophthalmologist thinks that I frequently have eye strain from looking at screens which further (temporarily) degrades my vision.
Examples that I’ve run into _in the last 24 hours_.
I rely on hacky tools to get by — e.g. momentarily dropping HIDPI or jail breaking devices. No one would want to use technology the way I have to. It sucks and it’s constantly getting worse.