#easyread — Public Fediverse posts

(If you want to make YOUR content, information or documents more accessible, I can translate them into #EasyRead format for you. Find out more here: https://www.scribbleandbloom.org.uk/services/projects/easy-read-translation )

I produced an #EasyRead version of my interview with John Pring for Now Then. It was a challenging one because of the difficult content, but so important because learning-disabled people aren't immune to contact with the DWP.
https://nowthenmagazine.com/articles/john-pring-a-devastating-read-john-prings-the-department-lays-bare-the-slow-bureaucratic-violence-of-the-dwp

I believe our society should be accessible for everyone.

That is why I am proud to support the #EasyRead campaign in this election.

#VoteScottishGreens

An interesting look at work being done by Swindon Borough Council on “… helping to shape an innovative Generative AI (#GenAI) solution that converts complex documents into the #Accessible #EasyRead format.” and plans for “… open-sourcing its solution, license-free, worldwide so that the technology can benefit as many people as possible.”

https://www.swindon.gov.uk/news/article/958/council_using_ai_to_help_people_with_learning_disabilities

#Content
#Accessibility

December issue of Quality of Life Research published:
https://link.springer.com/journal/11136/volumes-and-issues/32-12
#ISOQOL

Opens with a #ScopingReview of the use of visual tools and #EasyRead approaches for #HRQL instruments
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11136-023-03450-w

Multi-stage development of the Norwegian Fatigue Characteristics and Interference Measure
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11136-023-03477-z
#Stroke #RaschModel #Psychometrics

Association of body mass index from childhood (12yrs) to mid-adulthood (20-25-30yrs later) w #HRQL
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11136-023-03497-9
#SF12 #SF6D

We owe the EU to the many men and women in pursuit of a shared future. #KonradAdenauer, one of these pioneers, worked tirelessly for European unity and lasting peace between nations. Discover him and other EU pioneers in this #EasyRead: https://europa.eu/!mR3Yp8

#9May #EuropeDay

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUPublications/status/1648672848221986817

Please find attached in caption an #easyRead about #internet #surveillance across countries.
The point of view is personal.
The rendering is sharp (as i like) but premature.

What do you think? 📢

Please find attached in caption an #easyRead about #internet #surveillance across countries.
The point of view is personal.
The rendering is sharp (as i like) but premature.

What do you think? 📢

Our self advocacy team have made some easy read information about how to save money on your energy bills. Click here to find out ideas on how to use less power and get help with your energy bills. https://bit.ly/KREnergyBills

#EnergyCrisis #EasyRead #SavingMoney

@iris
Speaking of David #Graeber, here is a game-changing #book: "#Debt: The First 5,000 Years". #macroEconomics #inflation #economics #capitalism #anthropology #sociology #history #recommended #cosy and #easyRead 📔#books ❤️#learn #enjoy 🌱#joy

@maugendre
Here is a #joyful #reading and #bestseller #book: "The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity" by David Wengrow and David Graeber, published in 2021. #anthropology #sociology #history #preHistory #recommended #cosy and #easyRead

@maugendre
I #enjoyed the #easyRead #book by David Wallace-Wells: "The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming", published in 2019. #ecology #climateChange #recommended

Note to self

Re-write your README's in clear language and define all terms.

Here's an example of a rocket ship diagram communicated in common language:

https://xkcd.com/1133/

#accessibility #easyread

My complaint to GOV.UK about their COVID-19 guidance: https://write.as/jlj/my-complaint-to-gov-uk-regarding-covid-19-information #COVID19 #uk #anxiety #easyread