Dynamics in Document Design: Creating Text for Readers
A compilation of guidelines on typography culled from Karen Schriver’s book on document design Continue reading
Civic Design Bibliography | literacy-reading
Towards Universally Accessible Typography: A Review of Research on Dyslexia.
Although additional research is needed in order to create specific typographic guidelines for dyslexic users, the article suggests that users be provided with greater control over the display of digital text to increase readability for everyone. Continue reading
Mobile interface design for low-literacy populations
Studied graphical user interface widgets and cross-page navigation styles. Continue reading
Style guide for voting system documentation: Why user-centered documentation matters to voting security
The effects of usability for poll workers on the security of the voting process and eight categories of guidelines for developing voting system documentation Continue reading
Implications of graphics on usability and accessibility for the voter
A review of research on the use of icons, alert symbols and other graphical elements in ballot design to improve usability for people with reading or cognitive disabilities. Continue reading
Designing web-based forms for users with lower literacy skills
Report on research to how low-literacy users react to web-based medical forms and develop design principles for creating these forms Continue reading
Reading and navigational strategies of web users with lower literacy skills
A two-year study to understand the differences between the reading and navigational strategies of users with medium to high literacy skills and those with lower literacy skills. Continue reading
Technology for the struggling reader: Free and easily accessible resources
Summary of assistive technologies available for teachers working with students who are struggling readers. Continue reading