One subject on-page.
• If you have to use more than each page with more
whenever the subject is.
• Use page numbers.
• Avoid columns.
• Using photographs by asking permission off
different places first.
• Photographs should be nouns people.
• Places and objects.
• Writing on the right-hand side.
• It could be different if you are writing in another
language.
• Do not float text on top or across the page.
Useful tips.
• Show pictures of a clock with the right time you
may want to see a person on whatever for eg; if you can.
• Some people find cartoon pictures childish.
• Explain how to find a place in words as
well as pictures.
• Some people find a pretty poster on a leaf it easy
to understand.
• Some may like shiny paper others may
not.
• Some people make it hard to see words and pictures.
• Some people find an A5 notepad or book easier to
hold rather than following lots of sheets.
Information on CD and DVD.
• Make information available on DVD or CD
• Make information easier for people to find.
• Use a buddy system where people have somewhere to
go through the information with them or ask questions.
• Some may need plenty of notice before their
appointment is due mainly if they have a lot of other things to think about disabilities and health problems on top of that.
• Sent information at least 4 weeks before
appointment or meeting people may need or and want to go to.
• This will give people time to get help if they want
or and need it.
• This also may help most people understand the
information.
• Contact WWW.officefordisability.gov.uk accessibity@mencap.org.uk 0209 696
5551 check if those contact details are still in use if not find out if
anything is in place of them and what!
• If you want to produce all or part of this guide
please talk to us.
Effects of Dyslexia.
• Too much to think about all at once can cause
either.
• To think too much.
• Not able to think at all.
• Information is missed out or too much done.
• Things can be the wrong way around but the right
information.
• A lot to be done in such little time can be too
much.
• Is there anyone who has Dyslexia who would like to
talk about it?
Dyslexic Aids.
• Coloured layouts
• Highlight pens
• Fober castell grip 2011 propelling pencils.
• Easy read information.
Has anyone got any questions?