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ERIC Number: EJ1461129
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jan
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
EISSN: EISSN-1468-3148
Available Date: 2025-02-17
Easy Read… Easy English… Plain Language? Decision-Making in the Production of 'Easy' Information in Australia
Ariella Meltzer1; Emma Barnes1; Ayah Wehbe2
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v38 n1 e70021 2025
Background: In 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. Method: Twelve 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. Results: The 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." Conclusions: No single 'easy' format will suit everyone. 'Easy' information providers need to be more specific about the audience and associated features of their products.
Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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Author Affiliations: 1Centre for Social Impact, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; 2Arts, Design and Architecture, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia