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In an increasingly digital world, we must ensure that our information and services are accessible to everyone. One way to achieve this is by creating easy read content. Easy read content uses simple language, clear formatting and visual aids to make information more understandable for a wide range of people. It’s particularly beneficial for people … Read more Making easy read…easy
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Making easy read…easy
Have you heard of Hidden Disabilities & The Sunflower Scheme?
What does the Sunflower mean?
People choose to wear to the Sunflower to discreetly indicate that they have a hidden disability and may need help, assistance, or simply more time. You can show your support for the Sunflower scheme by wearing a green or white lanyard.
It’s worth remembering, not every disability is visible, some are just not obvious.
Making long-term care easy to understand on gov.je
The Web Services Team and Customer and Local Services have worked together to deliver a new long-term care section on gov.je that aims to make long-term care easier to understand. About long-term care The long-term care scheme provides financial support to Jersey residents who need long-term care for the rest of their life, either at … Read more Making long-term care easy to understand on gov.je
Accessibility and gov.je
Posted on — Categories Accessibility, Community, Digital, eGov, Engagement, Information Services, Tags Digital
In an increasingly digital world, ensuring that government information and services are accessible to all citizens, regardless of their abilities, is paramount. Recognising this, the Government of Jersey has taken steps to make gov.je as accessible as possible. Understanding Web Accessibility: A Brief Overview Web accessibility refers to the inclusive practice of designing and developing … Read more Accessibility and gov.je
Easy read: building accessible and inclusive services in government
The Adult Learning Disability Service and the Web Services Team have delivered a project that transforms the way people with learning disabilities access information on gov.je. This exciting project has delivered easy read content in HTML format and improves our easy read communications going forward. Take a look at our Easy read Adult Learning and … Read more Easy read: building accessible and inclusive services in government