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><< A 'buff' or pale buttermilk yellow background is easier for people with
Dyslexia. Further info see
http://www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk/main/information/extras/x01eyes.asp >>
>I fear this is at best an over simplification on the part of the BDA.<
That BDA page has a lot of info, but does not specify a color.
It says
>It may be helpful to have:
coloured paper for writing,
coloured overlays (like transparent plastic folders, but specially designed
and prescribed) for reading,
tinted lenses in glasses for both reading and writing.
The colours and brightness on computer screens can be adjusted to suit
individuals.<
Another page says
>Use coloured paper instead of white. Cream or off-white provides a good
alternative.
Matt paper is preferable to glossy paper, as this reduces glare.<
A third reference
recommends cream paper (and puts that on a pale blue background!)
More dyslexics opted for cream when we asked around,
tho that is anecdotal, not researched.
Presumably any color, apart from off-white, is unsuitable
for people using colored overlays or tinted lenses.
so there is no answer to suit everyone.
At BETT at Olympia last week,
I was pleased to see iANSYST new program ReadAble,
for configuring user preferences.
It is easier to use than the facilities already in PCs,
and several users of a PC can each save their own settings.
Jean Hutchins
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British Dyslexia Association volunteer
RSA Dip SpLD, AMBDA.
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BDA Web: www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk/
Also into spelling reform: www.spellingsociety.org
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