The challenges of inaccessible text

 

Your experience with hard-to-read documents and books is a common struggle for people with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. The problems you described include: 

• Misunderstandings: Small font, lack of visuals, and complicated text can lead to errors with critical information like appointment times and dates.
• Information overload: For many with dyslexia, reading is an intensive, frustrating process. A big block of text with no visual breaks feels overwhelming and is often mentally draining.
• Reduced comprehension: When a person has to spend too much energy decoding words, their comprehension of the overall meaning can suffer. This can impede the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.
• Negative impact on self-esteem: Experiencing these challenges repeatedly can affect a person's confidence and self-worth.