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suggestion: ⚖️ (justice/scales) or 🏠
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Large,
clear text, color-coded sections
🟡 Human
Impact
What happens when support is cut?
Increased
anxiety and depression
Higher
risk of suicide
Homelessness
and hunger
Stress-related
illness
Financial
hardship and debt
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🟢
Interconnected Challenges
How benefits, disability, and mental health link together
Learning
disabilities often come with mental health issues
Financial
cuts increase stress and worsen health
Lack of
support reduces independence and safety
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Communication Problems
Why unclear letters and calls are harmful
Unexpected
letters cause panic
Vague
language increases anxiety
Appointments
without notice are hard to manage
Face-to-face
explanations are more helpful
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🧠
Healthcare & Support
Cuts affect care and health
Hard to
get to appointments without transport
Risk of
malnutrition or injury without help at home
Staff
need training to understand vulnerable people’s needs
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🗣️
Employment Challenges
Work policies vs support policies
Some
pushed into jobs without proper help
Loss of
PIP can stop people from working safely
Workplaces
may not be adapted to individual needs
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💡 Key
Messages
Stress
from benefit cuts can be life-threatening
Vulnerable
people need clear, respectful communication
Empathy,
understanding, and advocacy are essential
Policy
decisions affect health, safety, and independence
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🛠️ What Can
You Do?
Provide
support and advocacy
Give
clear, accessible information (Easy Read)
Understand
the link between disability, mental health, and financial stress
Recognize
the human cost behind statistics
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Disability
& Mental Health Coaching: A Supportive, Goal-Oriented Approach 🤝
Disability
and mental health coaching helps people with disabilities or mental health
challenges. The coach works with the person to:
Overcome obstacles
Build resilience
Achieve personal,
academic, or work goals
Core Objectives
1️⃣ Goal Setting & Action Planning 🎯
Identify short- and
long-term goals
Make step-by-step
action plans to reach them
2️⃣ Coping Strategies & Stress
Management 🧘
Learn ways to handle
stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges
Build daily coping
skills
3️⃣ Building Self-Awareness &
Confidence 💪
Understand your
strengths and limitations
Improve self-esteem
and confidence
4️⃣ Navigating Challenges 🛤️
Deal with emotional,
physical, or cognitive barriers
Develop strategies to
overcome difficulties
5️⃣ Encouragement & Accountability 🔑
Regular coaching
sessions for support and motivation
Stay focused and on
track with progress
6️⃣ Referral to Professionals 📞
Coaches are not
therapists or doctors
Can refer to mental
health or medical professionals if needed
7️⃣ Inclusive, Strength-Based Support 🌟
Focus on what you can
do
Positive,
personalized approach for each person
📌
Resources / Help
Citizens
Advice, Mind, Mencap, Scope (UK)
Samaritans
for crisis support
Local
support groups for financial, mental health, and disability advice
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Design Notes:
Each
section color-coded (matching Easy Read style: 🟡🟢🔵🧠🗣️🛠️)
Short
lines, large font, friendly icons
Use
visuals to show stress, support, and communication clearly
Optional:
add checkboxes or callouts to engage participants
Easy Read Health,
Safety, Disability & Mental Health Awareness
1️⃣ Easy Read – Health & Safety Laws Around the World 🛡️
🇺🇸 United
States – OSHA (Health & Safety Law)
In the USA, there is an important law called the Occupational
Safety and Health Act.
This law helps keep workers safe at work.
What it says:
Employers
must keep workplaces safe and healthy.
Workers
must be protected from hazards and dangers.
Workers
can report risks without fear.
The law
gives the government power to check workplaces and make rules.
Simple:
If you work in the USA, your workplace should be safe and checked for danger.
🇦🇺
Australia – WHS Laws
In Australia, there is a national health and safety law called
the Work Health and Safety Act (WHS Act).
What it says:
Workers
must be protected from harm.
Employers
must reduce risks and report hazards.
Workers
can help make safety plans.
The law
works in all states and territories.
Simple:
If you work in Australia, the law makes sure your workplace tries to stop
danger and protect you.
🌍
International Standards (World Rules)
There are also international guidelines that many
countries use to help their laws.
Key ones include:
ILO
Occupational Safety and Health Convention (1981):
This is a guide that many countries follow to make sure workplaces are safe.
ISO
45001:
A worldwide safety standard that helps organizations plan and manage safety
rules better.
Simple:
These world rules help countries make good safety laws and keep workers safe
everywhere.
What These Laws Mean for
You 🧠
✔️ You should have a safe workplace
✔️ Your job should check for risks
✔️ You should be told about dangers
✔️ You can ask for help if something is unsafe
Easy Read Notes / Checklist
☐ I know there are safety laws where I work
☐ I know I can tell someone if something is unsafe
☐ I know safety is everyone’s jo
Mini-Poster 7 – Workplace Accessibility
Title: 🛠️ Workplace Accessibility
Font: 24–26pt, Bold
Content:
✅ Wheelchair-accessible entrances and exits
✅ Accessible restrooms and lifts/ramps
✅ Clear signage and directions
✅ Quiet spaces and sensory considerations
Notes Section:
Your Notes / Checklist: ______________________________
Mini-Poster 8 – Emergency
Preparedness
Title: 🚨 Emergency Preparedness
Font: 24–26pt, Bold
Content:
✅ Clearly marked emergency exits
✅ Fire alarms and evacuation procedures
✅ First aid kits on site
✅ Trained staff for emergencies
Notes Section:
Your Notes / Checklist: ______________________________
Mini-Poster 9 – Inclusive
Communication
Title: 🗣️ Inclusive Communication
Font: 24–26pt, Bold
Content:
✅ Materials in multiple formats (large print, Braille, digital)
✅ Sign language or captioning if needed
✅ Use clear and simple language
Notes Section:
Your Notes / Checklist: ______________________________
Mini-Poster 10 – Coaching
& Support Roles
Title: 🤝 Coaching & Support Roles
Font: 24–26pt, Bold
Content:
✅ Health & Wellbeing Coaches help people improve health
✅ Mental Health Coaches give coping support
✅ Job Coaches help people with disabilities or mental health
conditions get and keep work
Notes Section:
Your Notes / Checklist: ______________________________
Tips for Word:
Use Page
Breaks between mini posters (Insert → Page Break)
Headings:
24–26pt Bold, Content: 14–16pt
Optional:
add color blocks or icons for headings
Leave
space under Notes for learners to write
💡 Lighting
(Updated – Epilepsy & Sensory Safety)
✅ Good lighting in all rooms
🚫 No flickering lights
(Flickering lights can trigger seizures, headaches, anxiety, or distress)
✅ Replace broken or flashing bulbs quickly
✅ Lights are not too bright or too dim
✅ Natural light used where possible
✅ Adjustable lighting available if needed
✅ Ask clients or mentees if the lighting feels comfortable
Your Notes / Checklist:
🧠 Why This
Matters (Easy Read)
⚠️ Flickering lights can be dangerous
They may affect people with:
Epilepsy
Migraines
Autism
Anxiety
Sensory
processing difficulties
✅ Safe lighting supports health, comfort, and mental wellbeing
👩🏫 Staff
& Support Reminder
✅ Never ignore flickering lights
✅ Report lighting faults immediately
✅ Turn off unsafe lights if possible
✅ Move clients to a safer room if needed
✅ Always listen if someone says the light is hurting them
💡 Tip for
Training & Inspections
Add this line to your checks:
“Check for flickering or flashing lights – especially in areas
used by people with epilepsy or sensory sensitivities.
Health, Safety,
Disability & Mental Health – Easy Read (entry Level)
Easy Read Pack
Health, Safety, Disability & Mental
Health
Level: Entry Level / Easy
Read
Page 1 – Health & Safety 🛡️
Health
and Safety means:
Keeping yourself safe
at work
Keeping other people
safe
What to do:
✅ Follow workplace
rules ✅ Use equipment safely
✅ Report any risks or
hazards
Your
Notes / Checklist:
Page 2 – Disability & Mental Health
♿🧠
Disability
and mental health are part of everyday life.
Some disabilities are
physical
Some disabilities are
hidden
Laws that protect people:
🇬🇧 UK – Equality Act 🇺🇸 USA – ADA
✅ Ask for support if
you need it
Your
Notes / Checklist:
Page 3 – Care and Support Workers 👩⚕️
Care
workers must:
Protect people they
support
Protect themselves
Important rules:
✅ Follow infection
control rules ✅ Lift and move people
safely ✅ Ask for help when
needed
Your
Notes / Checklist:
Page 4 – Rights and Personal Data 📜🔒
Everyone
has rights.
Personal
data means:
Your name
Your address
Your health
information
You must:
✅ Keep personal data
private ✅ Follow data
protection rules ✅ Respect
confidentiality
Your
Notes / Checklist:
Page 5 – Training and Learning 📝
Good
training should:
Be easy to understand
Be fair for everyone
Good training includes:
✅ Easy Read materials ✅ Extra time if needed
✅ Assistive technology
Your
Notes / Checklist:
Page 6 – Mental Health 🧠
Mental
health affects how we:
Feel
Think
Act
Supporting mental health:
✅ Notice behaviors
changes ✅ Reduce stigma ✅ Offer support early
Your
Notes / Checklist:
Page 7 – Workplace Accessibility 🛠️
Accessible
workplaces help everyone.
Examples
include: ✅
Wheelchair-accessible entrances ✅ Accessible toilets ✅ Clear signs ✅ Quiet or calm spaces
Your
Notes / Checklist:
Page 8 – Emergency Preparedness 🚨
Workplaces
must be ready for emergencies.
They
should have: ✅ Fire alarms ✅ Clear emergency
exits ✅ First aid kits ✅ Trained staff
Your
Notes / Checklist:
Page 9 – Inclusive Communication 🗣️
Inclusive
communication helps people understand.
This
includes: ✅ Clear, simple
language ✅ Easy Read
information ✅ Large print or
digital formats
Your
Notes / Checklist:
Page 10 – Coaching and Support Roles 🤝
Different
people give support in different ways:
Health &
Wellbeing Coaches
help people stay healthy
Mental Health Coaches help people cope
Job Coaches help people get and
keep work
Your
Notes / Checklist:
Page 11 – Easy Read Quiz ❓
1️⃣ What should you do
if you see a risk at work?
a) Ignore it
b) Report it
c) Tell a friend
2️⃣ Which law protects
people with disabilities in the UK?
a) ADA
b) Equality Act
c) HIPAA
3️⃣ What is important
when lifting or moving people?
a) Guessing
b) Following safe
procedures
c) Asking a friend
4️⃣ What should you do
with personal data?
a) Keep it private
b) Share it with
anyone
c) Post it online
5️⃣ Which helps people
understand better?
a) Complicated words
b) Clear, simple
language
c) Talking very fast
Page 12 – Quiz Answers ✅
1️⃣ b) Report it
2️⃣ b) Equality Act
3️⃣ b) Following safe
procedures
4️⃣ a) Keep it private
5️⃣ b) Clear, simple
language
This
Easy Read pack is suitable for:
Entry Level learners
Disability awareness
training
Health & Safety
introductions
Mental health
awareness sessions
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