♿ Bloom is committed to WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance and actively goes beyond it for neurodivergent accessibility.
Our commitment
Accessibility at Bloom is not a checkbox. It is central to why Bloom exists. We were built by someone with ADHD, Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety, with direct input from neurodivergent communities. Every design decision is evaluated through this lens.
Current accessibility features
Visual
- Low-stimulation, high-contrast colour palette based on the Bloom design system
- Minimum 4.5:1 colour contrast ratio throughout
- Scalable text: all text respects system font size preferences
- No flashing, strobing, or rapidly-changing animations
- Reduced motion mode respected via
prefers-reduced-motion
Cognitive & neurodivergent
- Clear, consistent navigation with no hidden or surprise interactions
- Plain language throughout: no jargon, no ambiguous instructions
- No time limits on any action or form
- No guilt in the design. No streaks to break, no shame language anywhere.
- No dark patterns, misleading UI, or forced upgrades
- Sensory-friendly mode available to reduce visual complexity further
Motor & interaction
- All interactive elements are keyboard-navigable
- Minimum touch target size of 44×44px on mobile
- No hover-only interactions
- Forms are simple, clearly labelled, and forgiving of errors
Screen reader support
- Semantic HTML5 throughout
- ARIA labels on all interactive elements without visible labels
- Meaningful page titles and heading hierarchy
- Alt text on all meaningful images
Known limitations
We are a small team and Bloom is in active development. Some areas we are actively working to improve:
- Full keyboard navigation of the mobile app (in progress)
- Voice control support for all features (planned Q3 2026)
- British Sign Language (BSL) video descriptions for onboarding (planned)
Feedback
Found an accessibility barrier? We want to know. Accessibility issues are treated with the same priority as security issues at Bloom.
Standards reference
This statement is prepared in accordance with the EU Web Accessibility Directive (WAD) 2016/2102 and the UK Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018. Our target standard is WCAG 2.1 Level AA.