Neurodegenerative Disease

A category of diseases characterized by progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of nerve cells. Common neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). These conditions typically worsen over time and can affect cognition, memory, movement, speech, and other functions. Digital accessibility for people with neurodegenerative conditions requires flexible, adaptable interfaces that can accommodate changing abilities, simplified navigation, memory aids, and multiple input modalities as motor and cognitive functions decline.