Accommodation: Flicker-Free Monitor or Laptop

AT-A-GLANCE
Challenge Type: Light Sensitivity / Visual Fatigue
Accommodation Type: Assistive Tech / Software
Summary: Flicker-Free Monitors and Laptops is a workplace accommodation that provides employees with technology that reduces or eliminates screen flickering, which can cause visual discomfort or strain. These monitors and laptops use LCD technology designed to minimize or remove screen flicker, ensuring a more stable and comfortable viewing experience.

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What is Flicker-Free Monitor or Laptop?

A flicker-free monitor or laptop is a display device designed to reduce or eliminate screen flickering, which can cause eye strain, headaches, and visual discomfort. Also known as flicker-free screens or flicker-free displays, these accommodations use technology such as DC dimming or advanced backlighting to provide a stable image. They are especially helpful for individuals sensitive to screen flicker, including those with migraines, epilepsy, or visual processing disorders. By minimizing rapid changes in brightness, flicker-free monitors create a more comfortable viewing experience during extended computer use, supporting better focus and reducing fatigue. This accommodation is valuable in both professional and educational settings where screen time is significant.

Who Benefits

  • People who experience headaches, eye strain, or dizziness when using standard screens.
  • Individuals with light sensitivity, migraines, epilepsy, or visual processing challenges.

How to Use Flicker-Free Monitor or Laptop Effectively

To get the most from a flicker-free monitor or laptop, position the screen at eye level and adjust brightness to a comfortable level. Use the device in well-lit environments to reduce glare and avoid reflections. Regularly clean the screen to maintain clarity. If available, enable flicker-free or DC dimming settings in the display options. Take breaks following the 20-20-20 rule—every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds—to reduce eye fatigue during long periods of use.

Key Considerations

  • Costs vary widely, from affordable external monitors to higher-priced laptops with built-in flicker-free technology; check for certified models.
  • Compatible with both remote and in-office work environments; portable options support flexible use.
  • Meets relevant safety standards such as TCO Certified Displays and complies with workplace ergonomic guidelines.

Disclo Makes Implementation Simple

Disclo streamlines requests, documentation, and tracking for Flicker-Free Monitor or Laptop, so HR teams and employees spend less time on paperwork and more time working productively.

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