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Accessible forms of language come in many different ways that each have their own function, it should meet the needs of the intended audience.
- Easy read breaks information down with descriptive pictures that could be 'read' without the words
Accessible forms of language come in many different ways that each have their own function, it should meet the needs of the intended audience.
- Easy read breaks information down with descriptive pictures that could be 'read' without the words
- Plain English removes complexity so text can be read without hidden meaning
- Sign languages provide access to those who are Deaf, HoH or have hearing loss
- Social/ visual stories explain social concepts that might be unfamiliar and reduce anxiety
- Sign languages provide access to those who are Deaf, HoH or have hearing loss
- Social/ visual stories explain social concepts that might be unfamiliar and reduce anxiety
- Braille and audiobooks provide literary support to those who may not be able to engage with printed text
- Accessible typography means people can engage with the printed text if dyslexic or with reading difficulties
- Accessible typography means people can engage with the printed text if dyslexic or with reading difficulties
- Picture based language can support those who have a shared understanding of picture meaning
- Captions or transcription to support those who process at their own pace or cannot process verbal language
