Reduce motion option
We respect the 'reduce motion' system setting and allow disabling animations: parallax, auto-scroll, abrupt transitions, moving backgrounds. This is important for people with vestibular disorders, who feel ill from on-screen motion (dizziness, nausea). So that animation delights rather than harms. Honestly upfront: this is a real and important measure for a specific group, implemented relatively simply, but the scope depends on how and where your animations are made.
Reduce motion option — overview
A reduce-motion option is support for the prefers-reduced-motion system request and/or a manual toggle that removes or softens animations and moving effects: parallax, autoplay video/carousels, large movements, flashing, abrupt transitions, moving backgrounds. Honestly about the need, this matters: for people with vestibular disorders, on-screen motion is not 'beauty' but a real trigger of feeling unwell (dizziness, nausea, disorientation). Browsers/OS let a person declare 'I want less motion' — and the site must respect this. That is what we set up. Honestly about implementation: technically this is relatively simple (responding to prefers-reduced-motion + a toggle if desired), but the scope depends on HOW MANY and HOW your animations are and where they are defined (CSS, JS, video, third-party libraries) — each must be correctly dampened/softened. Honestly about 'not removing everything entirely': the goal is to remove the harmful (large/abrupt motion), not to deprive the site of all feedback; soft, small transitions are usually kept. Honestly about coverage: this is one targeted measure, not all of accessibility. Honestly about the effect: people who otherwise feel ill can comfortably use the site; we do not guarantee direct sales growth. Honestly about access: access to the styles/animation code is needed. An important boundary: this is motion/animations; TIME limits (timers, timeouts) are a separate service 821. Picture this: instead of 'animation causes dizziness and cannot be disabled' — motion respects the user's choice. The base price starts from 8,000 ₽ (depends on the number and type of animations).
Problems we solve
- Animation/parallax causes dizziness and nausea in some people.
- The 'reduce motion' system setting is ignored.
- Autoplay and moving backgrounds cannot be disabled.
- Abrupt transitions disorient the user.
What's included in the Reduce motion option service
- Support for the prefers-reduced-motion system request
- A manual reduce-motion toggle (if desired)
- Dampening/softening harmful animations (parallax, large movements, flashing)
- Preserving soft, safe micro-transitions (feedback)
- Handling animations in CSS, JS, video and third-party libraries
- Indicating boundaries (motion; time limits — 821)
- Checking with the setting enabled
- Handover and review with you
What you get
- The site respects the 'less motion' choice
- People with vestibular disorders do not suffer from animations
- Harmful motion is removed, useful feedback is preserved
- A targeted accessibility measure (time limits — 821)
How the work goes: steps
- We inventory animations and their sources; collect access
- We connect a response to prefers-reduced-motion and/or a toggle, dampen the harmful
- We check with the setting enabled, review boundaries with you
Why PDV Expert
- Fixed price and timeline — no surprises on the invoice.
- Report and recommendations in plain language — clear without a technical background.
- In touch at every step and answering questions about the result.
FAQ
Does this really harm someone, not just 'they don't like it'?
Yes, it is a real medical need. For people with vestibular disorders, on-screen motion (parallax, large movements, autoplay) causes dizziness, nausea, disorientation. That is why the OS and browsers provide a 'less motion' setting, and respecting it is part of accessibility, not a whim.
Will all animations have to be removed?
No. The goal is to remove the HARMFUL: large and abrupt motion, parallax, flashing, autoplay. Soft small transitions (e.g. a smooth button appearance) are usually safe and help understand the interface — we keep them. We remove what harms, without depriving the site of useful feedback.
Why does the price depend on animations?
Because the scope depends on how many animations you have and where they are defined — in CSS, JS, video or third-party libraries. Each must be correctly dampened or softened with the setting enabled. A site with a couple of transitions and one with heavy parallax everywhere are different work; we will estimate honestly by the facts.
About the provider
The «Reduce motion option» service is provided by PDV Expert — a team specialising in «Site quality». We work under contract and deliver a written report with recommendations.