Accessibility Walkthrough & Quick Start

Last Updated: 2025-10-14
Status Coverage: Cognitive (core live), Dyslexia (core ready), Motor (planned), Community Safety (planned), Cultural Protection (planned), Indigenous Calendar (planned), Performance Monitoring (planned)

1. What This Document Provides

A practical, task-focused guide showing:

• What accessibility features you can use TODAY in 3mpwrApp
• How to enable each feature (step-by-step)
• Recommended configurations by need
• What is coming next and expected timelines
• Feedback channels

2. Currently Available Features (LIVE NOW)

2.1 Cognitive Accessibility Mode (Phase 1.1)

Purpose: Reduce cognitive load, support executive function, prevent task loss.

Enable Steps:

1. Open the 3mpwrApp → tap the gear icon (Settings)
2. Go to Cognitive Accessibility
3. Select a Mode:
   • Standard (baseline, minimal interventions)
   • Simplified (max 5 actionable items per view)
   • Minimal (max 3 items, strongest guidance)
4. (Optional) Toggle: Auto-Save Interval, Breadcrumbs, Progress Display
5. Tap Enable (if not already active)

UI Indicators:

• Progress bar at top on multi-step flows
• Breadcrumbs path (e.g., Home › Resources › Letter Wizard)
• Complexity Badge (⚡ Quick / 📋 Medium / 🧪 Complex)
• Auto-save indicator pulses when saving
• “Back to where I was” pill appears after navigation away

Recommended Mode Matrix:

Power Tips:

• Use Minimal mode when drafting long letters—almost impossible to lose progress
• Switch to Standard temporarily for bulk browsing, then back to Simplified to continue structured tasks

Planned Enhancements (Integration Remaining 60%):

• Community thread memory, Wellness feature step bundling, Resource pagination simplification

2.2 Dyslexia Support (Phase 1.2 Core)

Status: Core infrastructure + Settings UI + initial integration COMPLETE (85%). Global adoption & advanced reading aids in progress.

Current Activation: Use the Settings → Dyslexia screen to configure fonts, spacing, overlays, and presets.

Available Configuration:

• Fonts: OpenDyslexic, Lexend, Comic Sans, Arial, System
• Letter Spacing: 0 → 0.2em
• Line Height: 1.2 → 2.0 multiplier
• Overlays: Cream, Aqua, Rose, Peach, Yellow, Blue, Green, Mint
• Presets: Standard, Recommended, HighContrast, DarkMode

Reading Comfort Recommendations:

Remaining (15%):

• App-wide adoption across all text areas
• Reading ruler + word highlight follow mode
• Overlay runtime container + performance validation
• User testing & fine-tuning letter-spacing defaults

3. Near-Term Planned Features (Design Locked)

3.1 Motor Accessibility (Phase 1.3)

Features: Dwell-click, Sticky Keys, Voice Commands, One-Handed Mode, Increased Touch Targets, Gesture Simplification, Tremor Compensation.

Status: Full plan documented, implementation pending.
Focus Order: Touch Target scaling → Dwell-click → Sticky Keys → Voice Commands (foundation).

Success Metrics: 60% reduction in accidental taps in testing; 30% productivity gain for tremor users.

3.2 Community Safety (Phase 1.4)

Core Modules: Content Warnings, Sentiment Analysis, Safe Word Protocol, Reporting & Moderation Dashboard.
Trust Principles: Non-punitive first alerts, transparent moderation logs, trauma-informed prompts.

3.3 Cultural Data Protection (Phase 1.5)

OCAP Pillars: Ownership, Control, Access, Possession enforced via encryption + permission workflows.
Requires: Elder consultation sign-off before implementation.

3.4 Indigenous Calendar (Phase 2.1)

Features: Dual Calendar (Gregorian + Traditional), Moon Phases, Ceremonial Reminders.
Dependency: Cultural protection groundwork to avoid protocol breaches.

3.5 Performance Monitoring (Phase 1.6)

Metrics: Screen TTI, render spans >16ms, network latency, memory deltas.
Output: In-app dashboard + JSON export for audits.

4. How to Enable Accessibility Features

Step-by-Step: Cognitive Accessibility

1. Open 3mpwrApp on your device
2. Tap the gear icon (⚙️) in the top right corner
3. Select “Cognitive Accessibility” from the settings menu
4. Choose your mode:
   • If you get overwhelmed easily: Choose Minimal
   • If you want some guidance but more options: Choose Simplified
   • If you want full access: Choose Standard
5. Adjust additional settings:
   • Auto-Save Interval: How often the app saves your progress
   • Show Breadcrumbs: Helps you know where you are in the app
   • Progress Display: Shows how much of a task you’ve completed
6. Tap “Save” to apply your settings

Step-by-Step: Dyslexia Support

1. Open 3mpwrApp on your device
2. Tap the gear icon (⚙️) in the top right corner
3. Select “Dyslexia Support” from the settings menu
4. Try different fonts:
   • OpenDyslexic: Specially designed for dyslexia
   • Lexend: Research-backed for reading speed
   • Arial/System: Clean, simple fonts
5. Adjust spacing:
   • Letter spacing: More space between letters
   • Line height: More space between lines
6. Try colored overlays:
   • Cream, Aqua, Rose, Peach, Yellow, Blue, Green, Mint
   • Choose what reduces visual stress for you
7. Use quick presets:
   • Recommended: Good starting point for most people
   • High Contrast: For vision difficulties
   • Dark Mode: For light sensitivity
8. Tap “Save” to apply your settings

5. Feedback & Participation

How to Provide Feedback:

• In-App: Settings → About → Feedback
• Email: empowrapp08162025@gmail.com
• Community: #accessibility channel (planned)
• Testing: Sign-up prompt coming to Settings → Cognitive Accessibility

Priority Handling:

1. Data safety or cultural protocol issues
2. Blocking accessibility regression
3. Configuration not persisting
4. Cosmetic visual refinements

6. Troubleshooting Quick Reference

7. Roadmap Snapshot (At a Glance)

8. Measuring Success

Initial Targets:

• 25% of users enable a cognitive mode within 60 days
• 15% adopt at least one dyslexia preference
• 8% motor feature adoption post-release
• 50% of safety-flagged content receives review within 24 hours
• 40% reduction in user-reported “lost progress” events

Privacy-First Measurement:

• Non-identifying event counters (local aggregate, optional opt-in sync)
• On-device only; no personal text payload collection

9. What Makes This Different

Traditional Accessibility: One-size-fits-all solutions
3mpwrApp Approach: Personalized accessibility that learns your specific needs

Our Principles:

• Nothing about us, without us - Built with the disability community
• Progressive enhancement - Basic accessibility first, advanced features as options
• Privacy-first - Your accessibility needs stay on your device
• Intersectional design - Recognizing that disability intersects with other identities
• Trauma-informed - Designed to be safe and supportive

10. Get Involved

Beta Testing: Join our accessibility testing community to try new features early and provide feedback.

Community Advisory: Help shape future accessibility features by joining our community advisory panel.

Feedback Always Welcome: Your experience helps us build better tools for everyone.

11. Related Resources

• User Guide - Complete guide to all 3mpwrApp features
• Accessibility Statement - Our commitment to inclusive design
• Accessibility Settings - Website accessibility controls

12. Change Log (Accessibility Scope)

• 2025-10-13: Added master roadmap + remaining phases summary
• 2025-10-14: Created dedicated Accessibility Walkthrough (this document)
• 2025-10-17: Added to website with user-friendly formatting

Prepared By: 3mpwrApp Accessibility Engineering

Feedback welcome. This document will iterate as new features go live.