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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. |
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Use easy words and short sentences.
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Don't put loads and loads of words on one
page.
Make sure there is space on the page and pictures too. |
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Use pictures and photos. |
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Use big writing
(a minimum size of 14 points). |
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Use a clear font like
Arial, Avant Garde or Helvetica.
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Use lower case text as much as possible. Try not to use too many capital letters.
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Remember not all of us can understand symbols; pictures and photos are often easier. |
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Remember a lot of people with
learning disabilities may also be
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Make a tape of the words that we can listen to. |
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Think about making videos or CD ROMs that can get the message across. |
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Think about using British Sign Language. |
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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?
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Remember that you can change the pictures so they show more clearly what you want to say.
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For example you can add crosses or ticks to bring a point across more clearly. |
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