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Wednesday, 8 October 2025

Comic characters

Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Disability and Mental Health Awareness Script (Edited Version)

Characters:

Ben – College Tutor
Miss Brown – Special Needs Teacher
Amy – Student and teacher of learning disability and mental health awareness

Scene 1: In the Classroom

Ben: Do you have a learning disability, Amy?
Amy: Yes — and I also live with mental illness. I teach learning disability and mental health. Why do you ask?
Ben: You seem to know a lot about the subjects.
Amy: Thanks! I’m also an artist and writer. I paint, draw, and write about the learning disability and mental health field.
Ben: That’s wonderful, Amy. What is your learning disability and mental illness, if you don’t mind me asking?
Amy: I have Autism, Anxiety, and Depression.

Scene 2: Miss Brown Enters

Miss Brown: Some people have learning disabilities, mental health conditions, or both — and that’s okay.
💡 It’s good to talk about it and support one another.
(Symbols: person thinking 🧠, heart ❤️, talking 💬)

Ben: Amy, you really do know a lot about these subjects.
Amy: Thanks, Ben. I teach about learning disability and mental health.
Miss Brown: People with lived experience can be teachers and leaders.
💡 Everyone can learn from one another.
Amy: Exactly — we can all learn from each other.

Scene 3: Creativity and Strengths

Amy: I’m also an artist and writer. I love expressing myself through painting and stories.
Ben: That’s amazing!
Miss Brown: 🎨 Creativity helps people express feelings and share experiences.

💬 People with disabilities and mental health conditions have many strengths.
🌟 See the abilities — not just the difficulties.

(Symbols: paintbrush 🎨, pencil ✏️, heart ❤️, handshake 🤝)

Scene 4: Closing Message

Amy: Everyone learns differently, and that’s what makes us unique.
Ben: I agree — we all have something special to share.
Miss Brown: Let’s keep building understanding, respect, and inclusion together.

🌍 Together we can make a difference.
💡 Kindness, creativity, and awareness change lives.

✅ Educational Message for Learners and Workers:

People with learning disabilities and mental health conditions can be teachers, leaders, and creators.
Talking about your experiences helps others understand.
Creativity and expression are powerful tools for awareness and change.
Focus on abilities, not just disabilities.

🎨 Comic Script: Seeing the Abilities

Title: Seeing the Abilities Under the Difficulties

Theme: Understanding that people with learning disabilities have many talents and strengths.

Panel 1 – In the Classroom

Scene: Amy is sitting at a desk with her sketchbook. Mr Brown (the teacher) and Ben (a classmate or co-worker) are nearby.

Mr Brown: Amy, you’ve been working really hard today.
Amy: Thanks, Mr Brown. Sometimes I find things difficult because of my learning disability.

🧠 Easy Read message: “Learning disabilities can make some things harder.”

(Symbols: brain 🧠, book 📘, smile 😀)

Panel 2 – Seeing the Strengths

Mr Brown: I see the abilities under the difficulties, Amy. You’re very creative.
Amy: I love painting, drawing, and writing stories. It helps me express myself.

🎨 Easy Read message: “Everyone has abilities and talents.”

(Symbols: paintbrush 🎨, pencil ✏️, light bulb 💡)

Panel 3 – Support and Encouragement

Ben: I agree with Mr Brown. Your art really inspires people.
Amy: Thank you! I want to show that people with learning disabilities can do great things.

💬 Easy Read message: “Kind words and support help people feel proud and confident.”

(Symbols: heart ❤️, hands 🤝)

Panel 4 – Positive Message

Mr Brown: That’s right, Amy. We all have different strengths.
Ben: Everyone learns in their own way.
Amy: And that’s what makes us special!

🌟 Easy Read message: “See the abilities — not just the disabilities.”

(Symbols: star 🌟, globe 🌍, smile 😀)

Final Caption (bottom of page or last slide):

💡 People with learning disabilities have talents, ideas, and dreams. Let’s celebrate what they can do!

📂 Sample Folder & File Naming Map

📂 LearningDisability_MentalHealth_Book
│
├── 📂 01_Templates
│ ├── TEMPLATE_EasyReadComic_3Panel.pptx
│ ├── TEMPLATE_EasyReadComic_4Panel.pptx
│ ├── TEMPLATE_EasyReadQuizSheet.pptx
│ └── TEMPLATE_ChapterLayout.docx
│
├── 📂 02_Drafts
│ ├── 📂 Chapters
│ │ ├── Chapter1_Dyslexia_v1.docx
│ │ ├── Chapter2_Anxiety_v2.docx
│ │ └── Chapter3_Autism_v1.docx
│ │
│ ├── 📂 Comics

├── AnxietyComic_v1.pptx
│ │ ├── DyslexiaComic_v2.pptx
│ │ └── ExamStressComic_v1.pptx
│ │
│ └── 📂 Quizzes
│ ├── DyslexiaQuiz_v1.pptx
│ ├── AnxietyQuiz_v2.pptx
│ └── AutismQuiz_v1.pptx
│
├── 📂 03_Final
│ ├── Book_FINAL_2025-10-02.docx
│ ├── Book_FINAL_2025-10-02.pdf
│ ├── EasyRead_QuizPack_FINAL.pdf
│ └── Comics_Section_FINAL.pdf
│
├── 📂 04_Handouts_Activities

├── Handout_DyspraxiaFacts.pdf
│ ├── Worksheet_Autism_EasyRead.docx
│ └── Activity_AnxietyQuiz.pptx
│
├── 📂 05_Images_Symbols
│ ├── 📂 Widgit_Symbols
│ │ ├── anxiety.png
│ │ └── dyslexia.png
│ ├── 📂 ARASAAC_Symbols
│ │ └── exam_stress.png
│ └── 📂 Photos_Illustrations
│ └── brain_diagram.jpg
│
└── 📂 06_Backups
├── 📂 2025-09
│ ├── Chapter1_Dyslexia_v1.docx
│ └── AnxietyComic_v1.pptx
└── 📂 2025-10
└── Book_Draft_v3.docx

Thursday, 2 October 2025

Easy Read PowerPoint

Easy read formats

Slide 1 – Title Slide

Title: What is Easy Read?
Font: Open Dyslexia, 44–48 pt
Layout: Centered
Image: Icon of a book or person reading

Slide 2 – Easy Read Helps People

Heading: Who benefits from Easy Read?
Font: Open Dyslexia, 36–40 pt
Bullet points:

People with learning difficulties
People who are learning a new language
Older adults with memory or vision problems
Anyone who wants information quickly and clearly
Image: Simple icons for each group

Slide 3 – Simple Words

Heading: Simple Words
Font: Open Dyslexia, 36–40 pt
Text:

No difficult words
No abbreviations
No jargon
Image: Picture of a person thinking or a dictionary icon

Slide 4 – Short Sentences

Heading: Short Sentences
Text:

One idea per sentence
Easy to read and understand
Image: Example sentence with one idea highlighted

Slide 5 – Active Voice

Heading: Active Voice
Text:

Sentences are clear
Sentences tell who does what
Example: “John reads the book.” ✅
Image: Cartoon of a person reading

Slide 6 – Visual Aids

Heading: Pictures Help
Text:

Drawings or photos explain words
Pictures make reading easier
Image: Example of text with a matching picture

Slide 7 – Clear Layout

Heading: Clear Layout
Text:

Large letters
Lots of space
Left-aligned text
Image: Example of a page with clear spacing

Slide 8 – Positive Language

Heading: Positive Words
Text:

Friendly and encouraging words
Helps people feel confident
Image: Smiling face or happy emoji

Slide 9 – Headings

Heading: Headings Help
Text:

Clear sections
Makes information easy to find
Image: Example of headings on a page

Slide 10 – Summary

Heading: Easy Read Makes Life Easier
Text:

Uses simple words and short sentences
Adds pictures and clear layout
Helps everyone understand information
Image: Group of people reading or learning together

💡 PowerPoint Tips for Easy Read:

Use Open Dyslexia or Arial font
Font size 36 pt+ for text, 44–48 pt for headings
Use high-contrast colors (dark text on light background)
Add simple icons or photos on each slide
Keep 1–2 ideas per slide

Easy way to make writing easy read.

What is Easy Read?

Easy Read is a way of writing that makes information simple to understand. It helps people who may have difficulty reading, learning, or understanding complex words. Easy Read uses:

Simple words – no jargon, technical terms, contractions, or abbreviations.
Short sentences – usually 10–15 words, with only one idea per sentence.
Active voice – sentences are clear and direct.
Visual aids – pictures, photos, or drawings to explain the meaning.
Clear formatting – large, simple fonts (like Arial), plenty of space, and left-aligned text.
Positive language – using encouraging and friendly words where possible.
Clear structure – headings, subheadings, and images placed to help understanding.

Who benefits from Easy Read?

People with learning disabilities or developmental disabilities.
People who are not fluent in the language of the text.
Older adults with memory or vision challenges.
Anyone who needs information quickly, clearly, or when feeling stressed.