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