Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Making easy read appointments

 

Picture

🧑‍🦽 Person talking to a dentist receptionist or making an appointment.

Easy Read Text

Make a Dentist Appointment

🦷 Dentist

You can make an appointment to see the dentist.

☎ You can phone the dentist.

💬 You can ask for help if you need it.

📅 The dentist will give you a day and time for your appointment.

👩‍🦽 Tell the dentist if you need extra support.


Another very simple version (for Easy Read documents)

Making an Appointment

🦷 I need to see the dentist.

☎ I phone the dentist.

📅 The dentist gives me a date.

⏰ The dentist gives me a time.

😊 I go to the dentist on that day.


Why this matters for accessibility

Even if the picture is clear, the writing must:

  • use short sentences

  • use simple words

  • explain one step at a time

  • match the picture meaning

This helps people with:

  • learning disabilities

  • dyslexia

  • autism

  • anxiety

  • memory difficulties

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