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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyslexia Dyslexia] is a language processing disorder frequently described as a reading disorder. It is the most common learning disability around the world, and up to 20% of the world population may have some degree of symptoms.
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<h2>Design considerations</h2>
When we design for people with dyslexia, we need to:
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<li>Use images and diagrams to support text</li>
<li>Align text to the left and keep a consistent layout</li>
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<li>Consider producing materials in other formats (for example, audio and video)</li>
<li>Keep content short, clear, and simple</li>
<li>Let users change the contrast between the background and the text</li>
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We need to avoid:
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<li>Using large blocks of heavy text</li>
<li>Underlining words, using italics, or writing in all capitals</li>
<li>Forcing users to remember things from previous pages. (Give reminders and prompts instead)</li>
<li>Relying on accurate spelling. (Use autocorrect or provide suggestions instead.)</li>
<li>Putting too much information in one place.</li>
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== What people with dyslexia have to say about it ==
 
[http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/69558989/designer-daniel-britton-creates-font-to-show-what-its-like-to-have-dyslexia Designer Daniel Britton creates font to show what it's like to have dyslexia] by [[James Bullen]] on [[Stuff]] describes a font that [[Daniel Britton]], a dyslexic designer, created to try to help others empathize with how dyslexia alters the ability to read. The article also includes paragraphs written in the font.
 
== Research ==
 
[https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-advantages-of-dyslexia/ The Advantages of Dyslexia] by [[Matthew H. Schneps]] on [[Scientific American]]. Tagline is &quot;With reading difficulties can come other cognitive strengths&quot; and that pretty much sums up the article.
 
== Design Tips &amp; Guidelines ==
 
* [http://www.uxbooth.com/articles/designing-for-dyslexia-part-1/ Designing for Dyslexia, Part 1] and [http://www.uxbooth.com/articles/designing-for-dyslexia-part-2/ Part 2] by [[Andrew Zusman]] at [[UX Booth]]
 
=== Typography ===
 
[https://blog.dyslexia.com/good-fonts-for-dyslexia-an-experimental-study/#.U2zsTK1dXew Good Fonts for Dyslexia - An Experimental Study] by [[Abigail Marshall]] at [[Dyslexia the Gift Blog]]
 
=== Text-to-speech ===
 
[https://qz.com/232200/this-software-guy-accidentally-designed-an-app-that-is-saving-my-dyslexic-son/ This software guy accidentally designed an app that is saving my dyslexic son] by [[Jenn Choi]] on [[Quartz]]
 
<h2>Additional resources</h2>
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<li>[https://themighty.com/2017/05/dyslexia-is-not-just-a-reading-disability/ Dyslexia is not just a reading disability[ by Leslie Templeton on The Mighty</li>
<li>Karwai Pun's [https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2016/09/02/dos-and-donts-on-designing-for-accessibility/ Dos and Don'ts on designing for accessibility] at Accessibility.blog.gov.uk and the [https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2016/09/dyslexia.png accompanying poster for Dyslexia]</li>
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