Easy Read Information Design
I translate documents of any length and complexity into:
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Easy Read
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plain English
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accessible PDF
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HTML (web pages)
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audio
I write and design fully-branded guidebooks, reports, strategies, policies, research papers, meeting notes, agendas, leaflets, letters and much more! I can usually offer a quick turnaround, too.
Easy Read helps lots of people. For example, people with learning disabilities, dyslexia, memory loss, and visual impairments.
I work with councils, NHS organisations, universities, museums, care providers and charities of all sizes. I am happy to do one-off projects, or develop a longer-term working relationship.
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I also run training courses - see my training page for information.
Recent clients
NHS Dorset
Dorset Council
BCP Council
Bromley HealthCare
Voiceability
The Arts Council
The University of Sheffield
The Health Foundation
Hampton Court Palace
British Journal of Learning Disabilities
Achieving for Children
People First Dorset
Citizen Network
Dorset HealthCare
The Tank Museum
Muntsy's Day Services
Minstead Trust
Self Directed Futures
Benefits of Easy Read information
Easy Read is a format which has been developed to support people with learning disabilities. It helps people to make decisions, learn new things, and be more in control of their lives.
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Everyone appreciates information which is accurate, clear, and quick to read.
Accessible information underpins all co-production projects, and ensures that organisations are following the Equality Act, the Mental Capacity Act and the NHS Information Standard.
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It also tells the world that your organisation is actively trying to be more accessible, inclusive and welcoming.
How it works
I can take your original document, of any level of length and complexity, and re-write it in very simple language. This is not done using AI (although I have tried!). Deciding what to keep, what to leave out, and exactly which phrases to use is a skilled job, which I have been practising for over 20 years.
I will use your organisation's colours, logo and images for complete consistency with your organisation's brand. We then work together on any final amendments if needed.
I can supply the finished information in the following formats, depending on the project:
Print | Audio | Accessible PDF | Word | PowerPoint
Graphic Recording
Graphic recording is a brilliant way to help a person to participate in their life plan, assessment or review - especially if they struggle with language.
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The drawings can be kept as a record of the meeting.
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It is also frequently used by businesses to capture their brainstorming and planning meetings. My management background and MBA qualification, combined with design and facilitation skills are a winning combination for your away day!
