- Issue created by @mgifford
- 🇨🇦Canada mgifford Ottawa, Ontario
I'm confused as to why Dyscalculia references keep getting added to the header:
- A Wobbly Understanding of Numbers
- A Challenging Understanding of Numbers
- Dyscalculia: Number Recognition Challenges
I have used this easily enough working for Dyslexia with:
Write in plain language and following this guidance:
- Use clear, plain language – avoid jargon, complex words, and abstract phrases
- Break information into short, simple sentences – one idea per sentence
- Avoid italic or all-uppercase text – these styles reduce readability
- Use bold for emphasis – avoid underlining or italics for highlighting
- Keep paragraphs short – 3 to 5 lines is ideal
- Use bullet points or numbered lists – organize information clearly
- Align text to the left – avoid justified or centered text blocks
- Use consistent layout and formatting – avoid sudden changes in font, size, or color
- Use headings and subheadings – help guide readers through the content
- Include images or icons where helpful – reinforce meaning but avoid clutter
- Don’t overcrowd the page – use white space to separate sections
- Use consistent language – stick to the same terms for key concepts
- Use clear and descriptive links – avoid “click here” or vague phrases
Do not change the meaning of the text or drop useful pieces of information.
And for Plain Language:
Write in plain language, following the guidance in https://www.plainlanguage.gov/
- Use short sentences – aim for an average of 15–20 words per sentence
- Use common, everyday words – replace jargon or technical terms with simpler alternatives
- Explain necessary technical terms – define complex words clearly and immediately
- Use active voice – make the subject do the action
- Use personal pronouns – favor “you,” “we,” and “us” when appropriate
- Stick to one idea per sentence – break up complex or compound sentences
- Group related ideas together – keep similar information in the same paragraph
- Use descriptive headings – help readers scan and find what they need
- Avoid acronyms and abbreviations unless well known – spell them out or remove them
- Use bulleted or numbered lists – organize information for easier reading
- Use positive language – say what people should do, not just what they shouldn’t do
- Avoid legal or bureaucratic terms – replace with clear, direct language
- Use consistent terminology – don’t switch between synonyms without reason
- Write for reading level Grade 8 or below – use readability tools to check
- Include examples where useful – clarify abstract ideas with concrete examples
- Avoid metaphors or idioms – keep language literal and clear
- Prefer verbs over nouns – say “decide” instead of “make a decision”
- Use clear formatting – left-aligned text, short paragraphs, and white space
- Define numbers clearly – write out one to nine, use numerals for 10 and above
- Test for understanding – ensure someone unfamiliar with the topic can understand it on the first read
- Use American English unless otherwise specified
Do not change the meaning of the text or drop useful pieces of information.