📘 Version 1 – Easy Read Booklet (Word style)

 Format:

• Large font (14–16pt, Arial or Comic Sans for Easy Read).

• Clear headings.

• Space under each question for answers.

• Symbols/pictures added where possible.

Example Layout:

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Page 1 – Cover
Easy Read Training Pack
How to Support People with Disabilities and Mental Health Needs

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Page 2 – Why Training Matters

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

• Professionals need the right training.

• Training makes communication fair and clear.

(Picture of people learning together)

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Page 3 – What Professionals Need to Learn

1. Easy Read → short words, pictures.

2. Listening → take time, respect views.

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

4. Disability awareness → rights, laws, abilities.

(Symbol of book, ear, sign language hands, scales of justice)

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Page 4–6 – Activity Sheets

• Match the Meaning (with blank lines for students).

• Turn Hard Text into Easy Read (space for writing answers).

• Your Turn (blank lines).

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Page 7 – Answer Sheet

• Clear answers for teacher use.

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🎤 Version 2 – PowerPoint (classroom style)

Format:

• One idea per slide.

• Big bold text.

• Space for pictures/symbols.

• Activities spread across slides.

Slide Examples:

Slide 1 – Title
Easy Read Training Pack
Why professionals need training in disability and mental health.

Slide 2 – Why Training Matters

• Everyone should have the same chances.

• Professionals need the right skills.

Slide 3 – Easy Read
❌ Hard text example
✅ Easy Read version

Slide 4 – Activity (Match the Meaning)

• Hard text on left

• Easy Read options on right

Slide 5 – Activity (Turn into Easy Read)

• One sentence per slide for practice.

Slide 6 – Your Turn
Write your own example!

Slide 7 – Answers
(Show correct matches + model answers)