2026-02-13 –, VYAS - G - Room#VY003
Not all users read, process, or understand information the same way, and documentation must reflect that. Many users struggle with dense, complex documentation not because the content is wrong, but because their brains process information differently. Cognitive accessibility focuses on designing documentation that works for neurodivergent minds, readers with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and varied processing styles.
This talk explores simple, high-impact techniques to create neuroaccessible docs: reducing cognitive load, improving structure, writing for clarity, and designing flows that support different thinking patterns. By understanding how brains read, skip, scan, and absorb information, writers can build documentation that is not only inclusive but significantly easier for everyone to use.
Hello! I’m Kalyani, a Technical Writer at Red Hat, where I own and develop documentation for Red Hat OpenShift and OpenShift Container Platform. I am passionate about creating clear, user-focused documentation that empowers developers, administrators, and enterprises to use our products with confidence. As an open source contributor, I deeply value community collaboration and the power of shared knowledge. My work often intersects with UI/UX writing, accessibility, and docs-as-code workflows. I am also an active speaker, sharing insights from my technical writing journey, developer experience research, community work, and open source contributions. I enjoy engaging with beginner and student audiences and turning complex concepts into simple, relatable learning experiences.
Outside of work, I’m a writer at heart. I love exploring space science, astrophysics, and the timeless comfort of Disney movies. I thrive on learning, storytelling, and making knowledge approachable.