How to Make Information Accessible

The Layout

Make space for pictures.

People rely on pictures to understand the text.

You must leave a wide margin on the left side.

• Give pictures at least 8cm of space.
• Place pictures to the left of the text.
• Never clutter the page. Lots of white space helps.

Choosing Fonts

Use clear, plain fonts.

Good fonts do not have "feet" (serifs) or curly shapes.

Good Fonts: Arial, Verdana, Tahoma, Calibri.

Size Matters

Text must be big enough to read easily.

• Use at least 14pt size.
• 16pt is even better.
• Avoid writing words in ALL CAPITALS.

Spacing the Text

Keep it left-aligned.

Align text to the left. Keep the right edge uneven (ragged).

Do not "justify" the text (stretch it across the page).

Line Spacing: Add extra space between lines. Use 1.5 spacing.

Writing the Words

Keep it simple.

Do not use jargon or hard words.

If you must use a hard word, explain it in simple words right away.

Be careful with numbers:

• Write numbers as figures (like 1, 2, 10).
• Do not spell them out (like one, ten).
• Avoid symbols like % or & or /.

Quick Checklist

✅ Pictures: Is there an 8cm margin?

✅ Font: Is it Arial/Verdana and size 16pt?

✅ Alignment: Is text left-aligned?

✅ Space: Is there 1.5 line spacing?

✅ Words: Are hard words explained?

✅ Review: Has a person with IDD checked it?