A commentary on "First-hand experience of accessible information". Issue 2 (7th April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Buell, Susan
• Is Part Of: Tizard learning disability review. Volume 20:Issue 2(2015)
• Page Start: 88
• Page End: 91
• Publication Date: 2015-04-07
• Subjects: Design -- Learning disabilities -- Information -- Understanding -- Knowledge -- Access; Learning disabilities -- Periodicals; Learning disabled -- Periodicals; Social service -- Periodicals; 362.2
• DOI: 10.1108/TLDR-12-2014-0042
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1359-5474

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on Mander's paper on people with learning disabilities' first-hand experience of accessible information. Design/methodology/approach: – The commentary reflects on some of the findings presented by Mander and builds on these, with particular emphasis on what it means to understand information. Findings: – Everything from initial product design to building capacity and constructing knowledge requires expertise and attention to detail. Originality/value: – There are no easy fix solutions to achieving understanding of information for people who have learning disabilities.