Learning Disability - Introduction to Easy Write

On-Line Learning

• Leicester Disability Information & Communication Network(www.ldicn.org.uk)

   

Learning outcomes:  (what you could expect to achieve)

On this site you can access The Leicester Symbols Project and the Accessibility Guidelines.

To learn about our communication agenda and why we have a Leicester Symbols Project.

To learn about how to make the written word more accessible.  To enable us to access symbols, which are recognised throughout Leicester City and County when using the written word.

Learning Materials

• Leicester Symbols Project

  Accessibility Guidelines

Learning outcomes:  (what you could expect to achieve)

As above

Training Event

Title: Introduction to Easy Write (half a day course)

Dates: 5 September 2011 (pm)

            5 December 2011 (am)

            5 March 2012 (pm)

Target Group: People who work with or care for people with learning disabilities. This event is suitable for people in the above role who work in the independent & voluntary sector.

Learning outcomes:  (what you could expect to achieve)

To explore what makes information easier to read.

To learn about the “accessibility guidelines”.

To practice using accessible language, pictures, symbols and images.

Contact

Lead Officer:                                    

Jane Hemsley        

Tel. No: 0116 2211705 (39 1705)

E-Mail: Jane.Hemsley@leicester.gov.uk

Booking and administration:                 

Andy Humpherson  

Tel. No: 0116 221 1704 (39 1704)

E-Mail: Andy.Humpherson@leicester.gov.uk