Day17 # Dyslexia


Dyslexia is a learning difference that primarily affects reading and writing skills. However, it does not only affect these skills. Dyslexia is actually about information processing. Dyslexic people may have difficulty processing and remembering information they see and hear, which can affect learning and the acquisition of literacy skills. Dyslexia can also impact on other areas such as organizational skills.

It is important to remember that there are positives to thinking differently. Many dyslexic people show strengths in areas such as reasoning and in visual and creative fields.

Make the content more usable for people with dyslexia

There are many factors to take into consideration to improve digital accessibility for people with dyslexia. Here are some of the key areas to keep in mind.

Fonts -

  • In general, sans serif fonts are the best practice. They tend to be simple, clear, and easiest to read. These include common fonts like Arial, Verdana, and Tahoma.
  • Aim for font sizes of 12 or 14 pt. to help with readability.
  • Read: Best Fonts to Use for Website Accessibility.
Content design
  • Use 1.5 line spacing, or double-space your text. This helps some people more easily process larger bits of information.
  • Break up lengthy paragraphs so they're more digestible.
  • Avoid unnecessarily underlining words, using italics, or all caps.
Layout and graphics
  • Use images and diagrams to break up and support your text, when appropriate.
  • Left-align text and keep it consistent.
  • Make sure your site doesn't interfere with a user's ability to customize text color, size, or font.


Based on WCAG guidelines

https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/advice/employers/creating-a-dyslexia-friendly-workplace/dyslexia-friendly-style-guide

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