Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Chapter: Easy Read – Making Information Clear for Everyone
What is Easy Read?
Easy Read is a way of writing information,
so it is easier to understand.
Easy Read usually includes:
• simple words
Easy Read helps people understand
important information.
Why Easy Read is Important
Many people struggle with
complicated information.
This includes people with:
• learning disabilities
Without clear information,
people may not understand:
• their rights
This means they may not be
able to live independently or make informed choices.
Easy Read helps people have
equal access to information.
Easy Read and Equality
Information is a basic human
right.
When information is too
difficult, people can feel:
• excluded
Easy Read helps people:
• understand information
Easy Read supports inclusion
and equality.
Easy Read Helps Everyone
Easy Read is not only for
people with learning disabilities.
It can help:
• older adults
Clear communication helps everyone
understand faster.
Sometimes Easy Read makes life
easier for everyone.
What Makes Information Hard to
Understand?
Many professionals use jargon.
Jargon means special or
technical words used by experts.
Examples include language used
by:
• doctors
These words can make
information confusing for many people.
Examples of Jargon
Medical language:
❌ hypertension
Legal language:
❌ hereby notify
Business language:
❌ leverage resources
Using simple language makes
communication clearer.
Why Professionals Use Jargon
Professionals often use jargon
because:
• they are used to it
However, when speaking to the
public, jargon can create communication barriers.
Professionals sometimes forget
that not everyone understands their language.
Good Easy Read Writing
Good Easy Read writing should
include:
• simple everyday words
The goal is to help people understand
information quickly and clearly.
Easy Read for Different Ages
and Abilities
Different people need different
styles of Easy Read.
Children
Use:
• very simple words
Teenagers and Young Adults
Use:
• simple explanations
Adults
Adults may prefer:
• respectful language
Easy Read should always be respectful
and age appropriate.
Easy Read Layout Tips
Good layout helps people read
more easily.
Helpful layout ideas include:
• large font
Avoid:
• large paragraphs
Improving Easy Read
Easy Read is still developing.
There are ways it can improve:
• better symbols and pictures
People with lived experience
should help design Easy Read materials.
A Personal Mission
Many people are working to
improve accessibility.
Even if one person cannot
change everything, they can still:
• raise awareness
Every improvement helps create
a more inclusive society.
Final Message
Easy Read is about more than
words.
It is about:
• respect
Clear information helps people
live their lives with dignity.
And sometimes the simplest
idea is the most powerful:
If information is easier to
read, life can be easier for everyone.
Level 1–3 Training Module
(Outline)
Your Easy Read training module
in the book could also include:
Level 1
Understanding jargon and
simple communication.
Level 2
Learning how to write plain
language and Easy Read.
Level 3
Designing Easy Read documents
and improving accessibility.
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