ArticleJournal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID2025
Easy Read… Easy English… Plain Language? Decision-Making in the Production of 'Easy' Information in Australia.
Article in Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- "Making it so more people do research": leveraging engagement to develop the Equipped to Engage Toolkit for research partners with intellectual disability.Research involvement and engagement · 2026Article
- Development of an easy-read version of the Brain Injury associated Visual Impairment - Impact Questionnaire (BIVI-IQ).Clinical rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Facilitating Research Participation: How Researchers Support People With Communication Support Needs to Decide to Participate.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn Australia, several formats of written information are made for people with intellectual disability and/or low literacy, such as Easy Read, Easy English and Plain Language. More understanding is however required about the decision-making behind their features, as it is not always clear which formats use which features or for what reasons.
methodTwelve semi-structured interviews were conducted with leaders/senior staff in Australian accessible information provider organisations who make 'easy' information. Data were thematically-analysed, via a two-stage deductive-inductive process.
resultsThe results show overlaps between different 'easy' information formats in Australia. 'Easy' information provider organisations make choices about what reading-level and images to use based how they see their envisioned audience using the information and what will make their envisioned audience feel recognised/empowered.
conclusionsNo single 'easy' format will suit everyone. 'Easy' information providers need to be more specific about the audience and associated features of their products.
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