Little Dandelion Press
Where I talk about the Visual Access Toolkit from Little Dandelion Press, which outlines simple and effective ways to approach content to make it accessible for visually impaired, cortical visual impairments and other developmental processing delays.
Is Gruffalo Granny Accessible?
Where I consider the accessibility of newly-published ‘Gruffalo Granny’ by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
And wonder when ‘accessibility’ will stop only being considered for separate, special editions and be a feature considered in the development of all mainstream and trade picture book editions.
Book suggestions for Visually Impaired Children
Where I show some examples of page layouts in current formats in children’s books that are accessible for children who are visually impaired
Our Experience with a Visually Impaired and Voracious Reader
Where I talk about some of the ways we have managed to get some books for our visually impaired son who loves … needs … to read widely
Maddie and Triggs – Visual Impairment Representation on CBeebies
Where I write about my thoughts on the children’s TV show Maddie and Triggs and its representation of visual impairment.
Solving the SEND Crisis - Call for Evidence
The evidence I submitted for UK Parliament’s ‘Solving the SEND Crisis - Call for Evidence’ February 2025
EHCP Annual Review
Where I talk about my recent experience and thoughts around the EHCP Annual Review
Accessible books and dyslexia
Where I learn and research about the Dyslexie font and other adaptations to make books more accessible to readers with dyslexia.
Accessible Books - Text Legibility
Where I discuss how important text legibility is in children’s books, and how frequently legibility is a problem. Let’s make all books accessible!
Ideas on how to use screentime and digital content to aid a child’s development
Where I share my thoughts around how we can use screentime and digital content to aid in a child’s development