Accessible information handout 3

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.

•        WWW.thedyslexiashop.co.uk stationary for Dyslexic people.

·                     https://disability.unt.edu/

•        Easy read information.

Has anyone got any questions?