CognitivaDementia Tools

Designed for clarity

Accessibility

Accessibility information, current capabilities, and known limitations for Cognitiva.

Version 1.0, build 32

Current accessibility capabilities

  • Clear organizationConsistent tabs, familiar Apple controls, short forms, descriptive headings, and explicit actions help reduce cognitive load.
  • Step-by-step helpEvery main feature has a matching tutorial. Labeled Help buttons open the relevant instructions directly.
  • Adjustable in-app textSettings offers Small, Standard, Large, and Extra Large text options.
  • High contrast optionA High Contrast setting is available under Settings, Appearance.
  • Light and dark appearanceThe interface follows the device's light or dark appearance.
  • VoiceOver-friendly structureMost screens use standard Apple buttons, lists, forms, pickers, toggles, headings, and navigation controls. Setup progress and contextual Help controls have descriptive accessibility labels.
  • Information beyond colorHealth information includes written labels and numeric values. Health charts use different symbols as well as different colors.
  • Visible audio statusJournal recording, playback, and saved-audio states are presented visually as well as through labeled controls.
  • No timed tasksImportant setup, editing, and confirmation screens wait for the user to act.

How to use the in-app accessibility settings

  1. 1

    Open Cognitiva.

  2. 2

    Select More, then Settings.

  3. 3

    Under Appearance, choose a text size.

  4. 4

    Turn on High Contrast if it improves readability.

Current limitations

  • The current text-size control does not yet provide the full range of Apple's accessibility Dynamic Type sizes.
  • VoiceOver descriptions for some health sliders and user-added photographs are being improved.
  • Voice Control, Switch Control, Reduce Motion, and sufficient contrast have not yet completed full screen-by-screen verification.
  • User-recorded journal audio does not include automatic transcription or captions.

Accessibility support

If an accessibility feature does not work as expected, please use the Support page. Do not include private health information, contact details, journal entries, or screenshots containing personal information in a public GitHub issue.

Contact Cognitiva Support

Applies to: Cognitiva version 1.0, build 32. Last updated August 30, 2026.