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Try to pick pictures that will show most clearly what you want to say.

Don't just choose a few pictures and scatter them about in the document.
It might make it look more user friendly but it won't make your information any easier to understand.

Don't just chose a few pictures and scatter them about in the document.

Use easy words and short sentences.

Don't put loads and loads of words on one page.

Make sure there is space on the page and pictures too.

Use pictures and photos.

Use big writing
(a minimum size of 14 points).

Use a clear font like
Arial, Avant Garde or Helvetica.

Use lower case text as much as possible. Try not to use too many capital letters.

Remember not all of us can understand symbols; pictures and photos are often easier.

Remember not all of us can understand symbols; picture and photos are often easier

Remember a lot of people with learning disabilities may also be blind or deaf.

Make a tape of the words that we can listen to.

Think about making videos or CD ROMs that can get the message across

Think about making videos or CD ROMs that can get the message across.

Think about using British Sign Language.

And most importantly ask people with learning disabilities what they think.

Is it easy to understand or is it confusing?

What could be done better?

ask people with learning disabilities what we think.

Remember that you can change the pictures so they show more clearly what you want to say.

For example you can add crosses or ticks to bring a point across more clearly.