Seizure Safe Profile

The Seizure Safe profile is specifically designed for users with photosensitive epilepsy and other seizure disorders. This profile eliminates potentially triggering visual elements by reducing motion, limiting color intensity, and removing flashing content.

Target Users

• Users with photosensitive epilepsy
• People with seizure disorders triggered by visual stimuli
• Individuals sensitive to flashing lights or rapid motion
• Users who experience migraines from bright or flashing content

Included Tools & Settings

Reduced Motion

• Status: Enabled
• Effect: Eliminates or significantly reduces all animations, transitions, and moving content
• Benefit: Prevents seizures triggered by rapid motion or flashing animations

Saturation Control

• Status: Enabled at 70% saturation
• Effect: Reduces color intensity across the entire website
• Benefit: Softens harsh colors that might trigger photosensitive reactions

Hide Images

• Status: Enabled with alt text display
• Effect: Removes potentially triggering images while maintaining content accessibility
• Benefit: Eliminates unknown visual triggers while preserving information through alt text

Safety Features

• Motion Elimination: All CSS animations, transitions, and JavaScript-based motion are disabled
• Color Reduction: Bright, saturated colors are muted to reduce visual impact
• Image Safety: Potentially triggering images are hidden but their descriptions remain available

Usage Recommendations

1. Always Activate First: Enable this profile before browsing if you have photosensitive epilepsy
2. Test Gradually: When first using a website, enable this profile as a precautionary measure
3. Combine with System Settings: Use alongside your operating system's "Reduce Motion" preference for maximum protection
4. Medical Consultation: Always follow your healthcare provider's guidance regarding screen time and visual triggers

Compatibility Notes

• Works with all modern browsers
• Compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies
• Does not interfere with website functionality, only visual presentation
• May affect some interactive elements that rely heavily on visual feedback

Additional Safety Tips

• Take regular breaks from screen time
• Ensure adequate room lighting to reduce screen contrast
• Maintain appropriate viewing distance from screens
• Consider consulting with an epilepsy specialist about safe computer use practices