The left hand navigation is removed for demonstrating this component as a home page.
Usually used to build 'easy read' resources on content pages, the easy read component can be included on the homepage to achieve the same outcome. It can also be repurposed to overcome display issues with tables and as a promotional banner.
Overview
Make your written information easier to understand for everyone by:
- using plain-language
- using short sentences
- giving the reader essential information on a topic
Pictures can also be used to support the meaning of words.
Feature showcase
Blue border and background (default option)
This is our default easy read component.
The design is based on research by the UK Government.
We also designed this component with experts in Australia.
This included people with disability.
The easy read component is just one part of our Website Design System.
It combines with other parts to make a website.
Read our introduction to easy read at: www.accessibility.sa.gov.au.
White border and background (plain print ready version)
The default blue background is optional.
You control the colours.
Here white is applied to the border and background.
The result is our print ready easy read component.
Using this component for page layout
Using tables for page layout is bad for accessibility and mobile display. Our easy read component is assessed for accessibility and built mobile ready.
This means it is a great option for page layout instead of using a table.
Please note that larger than normal text has been used: for standard size text use the Two Column Content component.
We have a policy for making technology accessible. It is called the South Australian Government Online Accessibility Policy.
Everyone who works in the South Australian Government needs to use our policy.
You can use this area for text, links, apply headings, button links or even insert images.
For example
This is not a good example of easy read - the Government of South Australia is the Australian state democratic administrative authority of South Australia.
Read our introduction to easy read at: www.accessibility.sa.gov.au.
Use as a promotional banner
The easy read component can be repurposed as a promotional banner. Remember to test your backgrounds and text for accessibility.
The Government of South Australia is a Australian state democratic administrative authority.
The Government of South Australia is a Australian state democratic administrative authority.
The Government of South Australia is a Australian state democratic administrative authority.
The Government of South Australia is a Australian state democratic administrative authority.
The Government of South Australia is a Australian state democratic administrative authority.
The Government of South Australia is a Australian state democratic administrative authority.
The Government of South Australia is a Australian state democratic administrative authority.
The Government of South Australia is a Australian state democratic administrative authority.
Add this feature to your site
Guide to adding easy read boxes (requires log-in)
Top accessibility tip
Read our introduction to (and discover the broad benefits of) 'Easy Read': accessibility.sa.gov.au/introduction/easy-read
