Easy Read Training Pack How to Support People with Disabilities and Mental Health Needs

 

Section 1 – Lesson Text

Why Training Matters

• People with disabilities should be part of all areas of life.

• Professionals need the right training to support them.

• Training helps with better communication and fair support.

What Professionals Need to Learn

1. Easy Read → simple words, pictures, short sentences.

2. Listening skills → take time, respect views, check understanding.

3. Accessible support → sign language, large print, technology.

4. Disability awareness → rights, laws, and focusing on abilities.

Benefits of Training

• People feel included and respected.

• Clear communication for everyone.

• Equal chances to learn, work, and succeed.

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Section 2 – Activity Sheet

Part 1 – Match the Meaning

Draw a line from the hard text to the Easy Read version.

1. Cognitive impairment may affect executive functioning.

2. Individuals with dyscalculia experience difficulties with numerical processing.

3. Legislative advocacy is necessary to influence public policy.

4. Counseling interventions can reduce psychological distress.

Easy Read options:
A. Some people may find planning and organising hard.
B. Talking with a trained helper can make you feel less worried or sad.
C. Some people find maths really hard.
D. Speaking up can help change laws.

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Part 2 – Turn Hard Text into Easy Read

Example:
❌ “Anxiety disorders can cause persistent feelings of unease.”
✅ “Anxiety means feeling worried for a long time.”

1. Depression may negatively influence an individual’s daily functioning.

2. A reasonable adjustment must be made in the workplace to provide equal opportunities.

3. Community advocacy involves collective efforts to raise awareness and drive social change.

4. Individuals with dyspraxia may struggle with motor coordination skills.