Hi,

The Glasgow guidelines are good and useful but just a tip, there is a font there which is recommended (7. Typology) that would not be suitable for people with Irlens syndrome, potentially people who are visually impaired or dyslexia, as its serif and italic, so linear spacing is too close together.

Standards in relation to font size and type are available via the Disability Co-operative Network in Museums https://www.musedcn.org.uk/2017/01/12/accessible-text-standards-uk/ A useful one is UKAAF which is with RNIB.

I can also advise with regard to barriers to text for people with neurodiversity (dyslexia, dyspraxia, ASD etc) and Irlens syndrome as I've worked for 5 years in this particular field as well as DCN.

If you were to use guidelines, consider coating, where the information will be located, lighting and contrast. Also, large print availability in a sans serif font and not to be over excessive with capital letters for signage. Are you consulting with a local group regarding your accessibility guidelines as this will also create champions for your exhibition and for the guidelines themselves.

Do give me a ring or email off forum if I can be of any support.

With Best Wishes

On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 4:17 PM, Claire Adler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

I always recommend Glasgow Museum’s interpretation guidelines (attached)

Best wishes and happy weekend!

Claire

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Subject: Recommended font sizes for exhibitions

Good afternoon everyone,

Before you dash off for the weekend (if you aren’t working then!), please can you help? I’m putting together a ‘house style’ for a forthcoming exhibition. I want to ensure good accessibility and reading comfort. I’m looking for a brief, preferably online, guide on the recommended size of san serif fonts needed according to the distance from the viewer. Any ideas?

Thank you so much if you can help.

Jo Gillam
Museum Freelancer

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