Marcelo Paiva
A man seated with a laptop watches an acrobat hanging upside down from a pole inside a circus tent.

Success criterion 2.2.2 · Level A

Pause, Stop, Hide

“I don't need dancing pop-ups and blinking ads. My life's already a circus!”

Who this helps: Seizure Disorders

Success criterion 2.2.2 · Level A

Pause, Stop, Hide

Users can pause, stop, or hide moving, blinking, scrolling, or auto-updating information.

Principle 2: Operable · Guideline 2.2: Enough Time

What each role can do

Product manager
Evaluate the necessity of moving or auto-updating elements and prioritize user control.
Designer
Include clear and accessible controls for pausing, stopping, or hiding moving content.
Developer
Implement straightforward controls for stopping animations and auto-updating elements.
Tester
Ensure that all moving or auto-updating elements can be controlled by the user.

Once it is fixed

“Now that you've tamed the circus, I can focus on what matters. You're my ringmaster!”

Next criterion: 2.2.3 No Timing