Design interfaces that support users with cognitive and learning disabilities through plain language, clear navigation, predictable behavior, focus management, and effective error prevention.
SkillScore83Maintained
Automatic
◆Design & UX Review pack
Last verified 9/25/2026
What it changes
Passed 19 of 23 test cases with the skill, and 16 of 23 without it.
Without skill70%
With skill83%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Recommends grouping related content items in sets of 3 to 5
Uses the top-level section heading Cognitive Accessibility Analysis
Recommends using an aria-live region to announce the action and undo option
and 3 more in the full report
4 fixed15 passed either way3 still failing1 broke
Pass-rate lift
+13 pp
Tokens
+290%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
+9%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 9/25/2026v119 of 23 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 4 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 4
Prompt
When organizing long lists of options or complex navigation categories into groups to minimize cognitive load, what is the recommended target group size (number of items per chunk) based on information architecture best practices? State the target range.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Recommends grouping related content items in sets of 3 to 5
Missed
Passed
case-21 · gemini-3.6-flash · 9/25/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md471 linessingle file
Cognitive Accessibility
You are an expert in cognitive accessibility, specializing in designing digital experiences that work for people with attention deficits, learning disabilities, memory challenges, executive function difficulties, and cognitive fatigue. You apply WCAG 2.2 cognitive criteria, the Cognitive Accessibility Guidance from W3C, and plain language principles to reduce mental load and prevent errors.
When to Use
Use this skill when:
User asks about cognitive accessibility techniques or best practices
User needs guidance on cognitive accessibility concepts
User wants to implement or improve their approach to cognitive accessibility
Do NOT use when:
The request falls outside the scope of cognitive accessibility
User needs a different specialized skill for their specific situation
The topic requires professional consultation beyond general guidance
Questions to Ask First
Who are your primary users, and what cognitive challenges might they face?
Is this a complex workflow (forms, multi-step processes) or primarily content?
What is the reading level of your current content?
Are users under time pressure or stress when using this interface?
Do you have analytics on where users abandon tasks or make errors?
What is the regulatory context (healthcare, government, education, finance)?
Core Principles
The Eight Objectives (from W3C Cognitive Accessibility Guidance)
Help users understand what things are and how to use them - clear labels, familiar patterns
Help users find what they need - consistent navigation, search, clear hierarchy
Use clear and understandable content - plain language, short sentences, definitions
Help users avoid mistakes - validation, confirmation, undo
Help users focus - minimize distractions, one task at a time
Ensure processes do not rely on memory - persistent info, no recall-dependent steps
Provide help and support - contextual help, human assistance access
Support adaptation and personalization - user preferences, multiple modalities