Easy Read Training Book How to Make Easy Read Documents Purpose of the Book

 

This book teaches people how to write information in Easy Read so that more people can understand it.

Easy Read helps:

• People with learning disabilities

• People with autism

• People with dyslexia

• People with communication difficulties

• People who speak English as a second language

• People who find complex information confusing

Easy Read helps make information fair and accessible for everyone.

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Book Structure (Teaching & Training Version)

Chapter 1 – What Is Easy Read?

• What Easy Read means

• Why Easy Read is important

• Who Easy Read is for

• Examples of Easy Read information

Easy Read version
PowerPoint
Training module
Quiz

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Chapter 2 – Why Accessible Information Matters

• Communication barriers

• Inclusion and equality

• Legal rights and accessibility

• Why organisations should use Easy Read

Easy Read version
Teaching notes
PowerPoint slides
Activity sheet

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Chapter 3 – The Rules of Easy Read

How to write Easy Read:

• Use short sentences

• Use simple words

• Use large clear fonts

• Use one idea per sentence

• Use pictures or symbols

• Use clear layout and spacing

Easy Read checklist included.

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Chapter 4 – Pictures and Symbols

• Why pictures help understanding

• Using symbols (Widgit style)

• Matching pictures to text

• Avoiding confusing images

Activity: Match picture to sentence.

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Chapter 5 – Writing Easy Read Step by Step

How to convert complex text into Easy Read.

Example:

Standard text:

A learning disability is a neurological condition affecting cognitive functioning.

Easy Read version:

A learning disability affects how a person learns and understands things.

Step-by-step exercises included.

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Chapter 6 – Easy Read Layout

How to format documents:

• Large font

• Clear headings

• Plenty of space

• One idea per line

• Picture next to text

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Chapter 7 – Testing Easy Read

How to check if your Easy Read works.

Ask:

• Can people understand it?

• Are the pictures clear?

• Is the language simple?

Involve people with learning disabilities in testing.

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Chapter 8 – Easy Read in Real Life

Where Easy Read is used:

• Healthcare

• Government information

• Education

• Legal rights

• Mental health services

• Disability services