PRINT & PUBLICATION

Choose fonts that and are clear and easy to read like Gothic or Sans Serif - no twiddly bits please!

• Use size 12 point or greater

• Minimise use of italics

• Ensure contrast between colours and text is at least 25%

• Ensure that information and publications are made available in alternative formats such as Easy English, pdf & word docs or Braille.

• Use appropriate universal access symbols on key promotional materials where applicable.

Easy English is a clear writing style that is easy to understand. This makes written English more accessible to people who have low literacy. Hallmarks of Easy English include:

• One concept per sentence

• Fewer words, more pictures

• White ‘thinking’ space

• ‘Hard’ words are explained