What is easy read format?

Easy read is an accessible format of providing information designed for people with a learning disability. The easy read format is easy to understand because it uses simple, jargon free language, shorter sentences and supporting images.

What is Stomp NHS?

STOMP stands for stopping over medication of people with a learning disability, autism or both with psychotropic medicines. It is a national project involving many different organisations which are helping to stop the over use of these medicines.

How do you write accessible information?

Try to write your information in short, clear sentences. Do not use complicated words, words that are hard to understand or jargon words. If you must use a hard word or a jargon word, make sure you explain it clearly in easy words.

Why is easy read so important?

The aim of Easy Read is to give more people access to information. Easy Read is a way to present information for people who are not familiar with English, or who have low literacy or learning disability. Easy Read’s unique layout and style presents information so it’s easy to understand.

What is the most inclusive font?

Top accessible fonts The most accessible fonts are Tahoma, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, and Times New Roman. Slab serif fonts including Arvo, Museo Slab, and Rockwell are also considered to be accessible. These font types are mostly used in headings rather than the body text.

What are examples of accessible formats?

Examples of accessible formats include audio, braille, large print, tactile graphics, and digital text conforming with accessibility standards.

What causes overshadowing?

Some of the most consistent reasons were: Delays or problems with diagnosis or treatment. Problems with identifying needs. Difficulty providing appropriate care in response to changing needs.

What is stomp and stamp?

Stopping The Over‑Medication of children and young. People with a learning disability, autism or both (STOMP) and. Supporting Treatment and Appropriate Medication in. Paediatrics (STAMP)

Who can read easy documents?

Easy read is about making a document that is accessible to someone with learning difficulties or disabilities.

What is the easiest font for dyslexics to read?

Readable fonts Use sans serif fonts, such as Arial and Comic Sans, as letters can appear less crowded. Alternatives include Verdana, Tahoma, Century Gothic, Trebuchet, Calibri, Open Sans. Font size should be 12-14 point or equivalent (e.g. 1-1.2em / 16-19 px). Some dyslexic readers may request a larger font.

What is the best font for low vision?

Arial. As my TVI once explained, Arial is one of the best fonts for vision impairment because every letter is simple and looks different from the other letters, and it also looks fantastic in bold type.