What is Easy Read?

     

    Easy Read is a format for presenting information in a way that is easier to understand, particularly for people with learning disabilities or those who find complex text challenging. It uses simple language, short sentences, and images to convey information clearly. 

     
    Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
    Key Features of Easy Read:
      • Simple Language: Avoids jargon, complicated words, and contractions. Technical terms are explained. 
         
      • Short Sentences: Each sentence should convey one clear idea, and sentences are kept concise, ideally under 15 words. 
         
    • Images: Pictures are used to illustrate the text and help clarify concepts. 
       
    • Clear Layout: Information is presented in a logical and organized manner, with a consistent layout throughout the document. 
       
    • Big Text: Large, easy-to-read fonts are used to make the text accessible. 
       
    Benefits of Easy Read:
    • Increased Accessibility:

      Easy Read makes information more accessible to a wider range of people. 

       
    • Improved Understanding:

      The simplified language and visual aids help people understand complex information more easily. 

       
    • Reduced Anxiety:

      For some people, the complexity of traditional text can be overwhelming, and Easy Read can reduce this anxiety. 

       
    • Independence:
      By making information accessible, Easy Read helps individuals become more independent. 

    You can communicate with us using our contact page. Please use the button below to view the contact page.

    Contact Page

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    We encourage you to interact with our website in whichever way works best for you. You can upload audio and video clips if this easier for you.

    We have been working hard to create a website that has options for all users. We have found through our co-production work that many individuals still require information in other formats that makes it easier to access the information on this website. 

    Where possible we have created 3 versions of the content available on this website, in the following formats:

    WATCH

    Watch is our video format, using YouTube and closed captions we offer the content in this user friendly format that enables most users the ability to interact with the content.

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel below.

    LISTEN

    Listen is our audio format, using podcast systems as a way to distribute our audio content through the existing podcast platforms that you can easily subscribe to.

    You can choose from one of the options below.

    Spotify Podcast
    Apple Podcast
    RSS Feed

    READ

    Read is the traditional format for websites. We offer this content in both standard reading and also Easy Read where possible. 

    This concept is a developing format that is unique to the Real Care deal website. We are actively developing it and there will be much more content that will be available in the format as we continue to develop the website. 

    Recite Me

    We have partnered with accessibility platform Recite Me. You can find out more here: reciteme.com

    What is the icon at the bottom right of the website?

    If you click on this icon it will open a whole set of tools at the top of the website so you choose which way you want to have help with accessing the content on the website.

    There are translation tools, visual aids and colour adjustment tools available that will give most users an option should they require additional ways to view the content on this website. 

    Please feel free to experiment with the tool by clicking the icon.