We sometimes think that abbreviations save space. BUT they can actually add confusion, especially for readers with cognitive challenges. Always write out names and phrases in full. Here's more. #DementiaFriendlyWriting #DementiaFriendly #Accessibility #AccessibleWriting #DementiaAccessibility #DementiaAwareness #Dementia #DementiaLivedExperience
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If you want your written business information to be more accessible, avoid acronyms and abbreviations as much as you can. Here's more:
We sometimes think that abbreviations save space. BUT they can actually add confusion, especially for readers with cognitive challenges. Always write out names and phrases in full. Here's more. #DementiaFriendlyWriting #DementiaFriendly #Accessibility #AccessibleWriting #DementiaAccessibility #DementiaAwareness #Dementia #DementiaLivedExperience
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Your headings should do more than break up text—they should lead the way. When we use clear, descriptive headings, we make information easier to find and follow for everyone. #DementiaFriendlyWriting #DementiaFriendly #Accessibility #AccessibleWriting #DementiaAccessibility #DementiaAwareness #Dementia #DementiaLivedExperience
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Make your written information immediately easier to read by left-aligning the text. Here's a summary. Head over to the blog for more details. #DementiaFriendlyWriting #DementiaFriendly #Accessibility #AccessibleWriting #DementiaAccessibility #DementiaAwareness #Dementia #DementiaLivedExperience
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Emphasize key points in your written information by using boxes. #DementiaFriendlyWriting #DementiaFriendly #Accessibility #AccessibleWriting #DementiaAccessibility #DementiaAwareness #Dementia #DementiaLivedExperience
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Recently we talked about leaving plenty of space in your written documents to keep them accessible. Here's another tip on the same topic! #DementiaFriendlyWriting #DementiaFriendly #Accessibility #AccessibleWriting #DementiaAccessibility #DementiaAwareness #Dementia #DementiaLivedExperience
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Shorter sentences can make a big difference to how accessible your written information is. That's particularly true for people living with neurocognitive challenges such as dementia. Here are some tips! #LITranslators #DementiaFriendlyWriting #DementiaFriendly #Accessibility #AccessibleWriting #DementiaAccessibility #DementiaAwareness #Dementia #DementiaLivedExperience
Did you know that keeping sentences short can significantly help us all to understand and process written information? Here's more! #DementiaFriendlyWriting #DementiaFriendly #Accessibility #AccessibleWriting #DementiaAccessibility #DementiaAwareness #Dementia #DementiaLivedExperience
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Questions are coming in for our Instagram Live on Wednesday this week. This is an interesting one - how can we make the general notes we write as carers easier for our loved ones to read and process? We've also got some questions specifically about how businesses can make their information more accessible. So come along and let's discuss! Get your questions in, here in the comments, via DMs, on the instagram channel, or via the website. Instagram Live: Wednesday 25 September 2024 7pm BST 2pm EDT 11am PDT #DementiaFriendlyWriting #DementiaFriendly #Accessibility #AccessibleWriting #DementiaAccessibility #DementiaAwareness #Dementia #DementiaLivedExperience
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We talk a lot about making official written information more dementia-friendly. But what about more informal forms of writing? Special occasions cards, little reminder notes, shopping lists. Can we make those easier for people living with dementia to read and process? Here are a few ideas. #DementiaFriendlyWriting #DementiaFriendly #Accessibility #AccessibleWriting #DementiaAccessibility #DementiaAwareness #Dementia #DementiaLivedExperience
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Sometimes your written information doesn't have to be written information! Could changing the format communicate your message better? #DementiaFriendlyWriting #DementiaFriendly #Accessibility #AccessibleWriting #DementiaAccessibility #DementiaAwareness #Dementia #DementiaLivedExperience
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Don't forget that our Instagram Live is THIS EVENING! Here's an interesting business-related question. What are the first steps a business should take in making their written information more accessible? Come along and let's discuss! Get your questions in, here in the comments, via DMs, on the Instagram account or over on the website. Instagram Live: Wednesday 25 September 2024 7pm BST 2pm EDT 11am PDT #DementiaFriendlyWriting #DementiaFriendly #Accessibility #AccessibleWriting #DementiaAccessibility #DementiaAwareness #Dementia #DementiaLivedExperience
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