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Color Blindness Support

Make links easier to see if you have color blindness. Adds underlines and outlines so links don't rely on color alone.

After Color Blindness Support was enabled
Before Color Blindness Support was enabled

Many websites show links only by changing the text color. If you have color blindness, those links can be nearly invisible.

Helperbird adds underlines and outlines to links, so you can see them regardless of color. No more guessing which text is clickable.

Learn how to enable color blindness support

  • High Contrast Mode - Boost visibility and make text stand out from backgrounds.
  • Color Overlay - Apply a tinted filter to enhance text-background separation.
  • Grayscale Mode - Remove color entirely for an alternative viewing approach.

Most websites use blue or purple text for links. But if you have protanopia (red-blind) or deuteranopia (green-blind), these colors can look almost identical to regular text.

You end up hovering over random text hoping to find links, or missing them entirely.


What Helperbird Does

Turn on color blindness support, and Helperbird will:

  • Underline all links so they're obvious even without color
  • Add outlines to make clickable elements stand out

Now links are visible no matter what colors you can see.


Who Uses This

People with protanopia or deuteranopia who struggle to see color-coded links.

Anyone with color vision deficiency who finds websites hard to navigate.

Web testers checking how sites look without relying on color.


Is This Free?

Yes. Color blindness support is free in Helperbird.

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This is my first google review ever! I have to share that the accessibility and support for independent access for students that Helperbird provides, is a game changer. It is constantly being updated with new features based on feedback and it is extremely user friendly. The ability to customize the settings allows students to have control over their own learning, aligning with Universal Design for Learning. Looking forward to sharing with students and fellow educators on a daily basis. Thanks, Helperbird team!

Kelli Suding
Kelli Suding
Assistive technology specialist
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