> I am a Lecturer in Nursing studies at the University of Sheffield and
> am interested in supporting students with dyslexia.
>
> I am currently looking for information about the use of computers -
> particularly in the type of screen lay-out that is good for people
> with dyslexia - for example:
>
> What is the best text font/size/colour?
>
> What background colour should be used?
>
> Should pages be fully justified, or left only justified?
>
> What line spacing should be used?
There is no rule, every case is individual!
We once ran a short course for dyslexics. The range of screen
settings that resulted from letting them experiment to find what was
best for them led to some unusual combinations, to say the least!
Regards
Paul Dilley, Technical Manager & dis-forum list owner
Computer Centre for People with Disabilities, University of Westminster
** The Central London Access Centre ** NFAC **
Tel: +44 171 911 5000 Fax: +44 171 911 5162 http://www.wmin.ac.uk/ccpd/
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