# accessibility-issues

Audits motion that hurts users with vestibular disorders, cognitive overload or screen reader needs, then names the fix for each case.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 478 installs · ★ 124
- Author: dylantarre
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles/tree/HEAD/skills/12-by-problem-type/accessibility-issues/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2025-12-30
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/accessibility-issues

## What it does

The skill kicks in when animation pushes people away: motion sickness complaints, keyboard focus lost mid-transition, flashing, screen reader confusion. It maps each symptom to an animation principle and gives a correction. Excessive squash and stretch should go for `prefers-reduced-motion` and be replaced with opacity changes; curved paths should become linear motion for anything essential in the UI.

Inside you get problem indicators, a diagnosis per principle, quick fixes and a troubleshooting checklist. Two snippets ship with it: a CSS block under `@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)` that cuts animation and transition durations, and a JS check through `window.matchMedia`.

One thing to plan for: the checklist asks you to test with a screen reader on, not just read the code. And if your project autoplays motion, the skill is blunt about it — let the user trigger the movement instead.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill accessibility-issues -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/accessibility-issues/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/accessibility-issues/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill accessibility-issues -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/accessibility-issues/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill accessibility-issues -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/accessibility-issues/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install dylantarre/animation-principles accessibility-issues
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/accessibility-issues/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill accessibility-issues -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --path skills/12-by-problem-type/accessibility-issues
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/accessibility-issues/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill accessibility-issues -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles/tree/HEAD/skills/12-by-problem-type/accessibility-issues/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- strip motion for users who asked for reduced motion
- track down the transition that hides keyboard focus
- keep flash rate below the seizure threshold
- tell a screen reader that dynamic content changed
- cut five moving elements down to one

## Example prompts
- Check my modal animation for accessibility issues and list what to fix
- Users get motion sick from the parallax — run it through the accessibility-issues checklist
- Add prefers-reduced-motion handling to this CSS using the skill's pattern

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: accessibility-issues
description: Use when animation excludes users with vestibular disorders, cognitive disabilities, or assistive technology needs
---

# Accessibility Issues

Make animations inclusive using Disney's principles thoughtfully.

## Problem Indicators
- Motion sickness complaints
- Vestibular disorder triggers
- Screen reader confusion
- Cognitive overload
- Seizure risk (flashing)
- Keyboard focus lost during animation

## Diagnosis by Principle

### Squash and Stretch
**Issue**: Excessive distortion causes disorientation
**Fix**: Reduce or eliminate squash/stretch for users with `prefers-reduced-motion`. Use opacity changes instead.

### Secondary Action
**Issue**: Too many moving elements
**Fix**: Limit to one animated element at a time. Secondary actions should be subtle or removed.

### Exaggeration
**Issue**: Dramatic motion triggers vestibular responses
**Fix**: Reduce scale, rotation, and position changes. Keep movements small and predictable.

### Timing
**Issue**: Animations too fast or too slow
**Fix**: Provide consistent, predictable timing. Avoid sudden speed changes.

### Arcs
**Issue**: Curved motion paths cause tracking difficulty
**Fix**: Use linear motion for essential UI. Save arcs for optional decorative elements.

## Quick Fixes

1. **Respect `prefers-reduced-motion`** - Always check and honor
2. **No autoplay animation** - Let users trigger motion
3. **Keep focus visible** - Never animate focus indicator away
4. **Announce changes** - Use ARIA live regions for dynamic content
5. **Provide pause controls** - For any looping animation

## Troubleshooting Checklist

- [ ] Does animation respect `prefers-reduced-motion`?
- [ ] Is there a way to pause/stop animations?
- [ ] Are state changes announced to screen readers?
- [ ] Does keyboard focus remain visible and logical?
- [ ] Is flash rate under 3 per second?
- [ ] Can users complete tasks without animation?
- [ ] Are animations triggered by user action (not autoplay)?
- [ ] Test with screen reader enabled

## Code Pattern

```css
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}
```

```js
// Check preference in JS
const prefersReducedMotion = window.matchMedia(
  '(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)'
).matches;
```
````
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