Accessibility

Our commitment

We are working toward WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance. Accessibility testing is ongoing. Known limitations are documented as we prepare for launch. If you find a barrier, we treat it as a serious issue.

We do not claim full WCAG 2.1 AA conformance yet — that requires a documented, tested audit we have not completed. We will publish conformance claims only when they are accurate.

Display

• No autoplay: no videos, sounds, or animations play without you starting them
• Flashing content: we avoid flashing, strobing, or rapidly-transitioning content, and are still auditing this across the full product

Display customisation — font options, size modes, and themes — is planned and in development. We will describe these options here once they are implemented and tested.

Communication accessibility

• Message read-aloud: messages can be read aloud using your device's built-in text-to-speech where supported by the browser — no special setup required
• Communication styles on profiles: every profile can display how someone prefers to communicate — direct, text-preferred, slow replies okay — so you know what to expect before you reach out
• No read receipts: messages do not show whether they have been read. Pressure to reply immediately is a barrier for many neurodivergent people.
• Async-first design: nothing on this platform is designed to demand real-time responses

Navigation and interaction

We are working toward full keyboard navigability and screen reader support. Some accessibility improvements are already in place; others are in progress. We have not yet completed a systematic audit of keyboard focus states, tap target sizes, or ARIA implementation across all pages.

• Predictable layout: we aim for consistent navigation and page structure across the product
• Keyboard and focus improvements: in progress — we are auditing and fixing focus states, tap targets, and screen reader labels before launch

Profile accessibility features

unmaskd. profiles are built specifically to communicate information that most social platforms ignore:

• Support preferences you can add — body doubling, processing time, quiet environments, reminders helpful — visible to connections who want to be a good fit for you
• ND identifiers are optional and self-described — no diagnosis required, no official labels enforced; you choose your own terms, and you can skip this section
• Visibility toggles: you control whether ND identifiers, support needs, and communication styles show on your public profile

Report an accessibility issue

Found a barrier? Please contact us. Describe what you were trying to do, what assistive technology you use, and what happened. Accessibility bugs are treated as serious issues.