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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Mar 17

Debt and financial vulnerability with money adviser Colin Trend.

Understand the complex world of debt, poverty, and mental health.

Bio, episode links and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/debt-financi...

Podcast artwork. Dark blue background. White and light blue writing says, "Accessible numbers podcast. Debt and financial vulnerability with Colin Trend." There's an illustrated image of Colin in the bottom right-hand corner. Colin is a white man wearing a dark-coloured suit.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Mar 11

You’re very welcome. ☺️

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Mar 10

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YouTube: youtu.be/RNwe0gBw9FA?...

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Amazon: music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8c6...

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Mar 10

Accessible health information with @sheenacampbell.bsky.social from @pifonline.bsky.social

We cover health literacy and how numbers and data can be confusing or challenging for many people when accessing healthcare services.

Bio and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/accessible-h...

Alt text. Podcast artwork. Dark blue background. Text reads "Accessible numbers podcast. Accessible health information with Sheena Campbell." There's an illustrated image of Sheena in the bottom right corner. Sheena is a white woman with long brown hair. She's wearing a green blouse.

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Dave House @iknowdavehouse.bsky.social · Mar 7

Made a little browser extension to translate numbers into words when you toggle a button. I've been thinking about it since listening to @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social Accessible Numbers podcast.

I haven't quite cracked big numbers yet but just wondering if this would actually be useful?

A BBC news screenshot with content that contains numbers like "900 people". There is a button in the corner with the label "Number to words"

The same BBC news article with the numbers translated into words for example 900 in numerals people has become nine hundred people in words.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Mar 4

Hello, I’m trying to make payslips meaningful for people who struggle with numbers and financial information. Want to help?

Accessible financial information is a human right.

Thanks to @nexerdigital.bsky.social for co-hosting the event with me.

events.teams.microsoft.com/event/619b58...

“Co-designing meaningful payslips. Co-hosted by Laura Parker, creator of Accessible Numbers and Nexer Digital. When: Wednesday 30th April. 12 - 2pm.”

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Mar 4

So happy the podcast landed well. Priyanca’s quote is my favourite.

I’m doing something at the end of April around meaningful payslips. It’s a free and everyone is welcome.

events.teams.microsoft.com/event/619b58...

Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

events.teams.microsoft.com

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 25

New guidance on creating a dyscalculia-friendly workplace by the @dyscalculianetwork.bsky.social 👏.

dyscalculianetwork.com/dyscalculia-...

Image credit: Dyscalculia Network

Alt text. Mindmap-style diagram. Text in the centre says "What are the indicators of Dyscalculia." Text around the outside says "Poor memory for facts and procedures. An inability to subtise even very small quantities. Weakness in visual and spatial orientation. Difficulties with learning to tell the time and understanding time. Slow processing speed. Difficulty sequencing. Directional confusion. Difficulties in word problems and multi-step calculations. An inability to count backwards reliably. Difficulty with language. Weak strategies: for example counting in 1s. Inability to notice patterns. Weakness in both short-term and long-term memory. Problems with all aspects of money. Inability to generalise. An inability to estimate whether a numerical answer is reasonable. Poor number sense."

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Geri Reid @gerireid.com · Feb 24

Big thanks to @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social for having me on the Accessible Numbers Podcast - felt like a maths therapy session ❤️

We chatted about common accessibility barriers in design patterns and practical ways a design system can help to make numbers more inclusive #accessibility #dyscalculia

Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 24

Inclusive design systems with @gerireid.com.

We explore:
- Geri's lived experience of #dyscalculia
- deceptive design patterns and how to avoid them
- design patterns that help us understand numbers

Timestamps, bio and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/numbers-in-d...

Podcast artwork. Text says "Accessible numbers podcast. Inclusive design systems with Geri Reid." There's an illustrated image of Geri at the bottom. Geri is a woman with dark brown hair and brown eyes.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 24

YouTube: youtu.be/x3L-drAXpdc?...
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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 24

Inclusive design systems with @gerireid.com.

We explore:
- Geri's lived experience of #dyscalculia
- deceptive design patterns and how to avoid them
- design patterns that help us understand numbers

Timestamps, bio and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/numbers-in-d...

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 19

Can anyone suggest a strategy for turning old presentations into accessible and useful documents, please?

8 of my old presentations are available online but not fully accessible. Some information is now out of date too.

speakerdeck.com/laurawritesux

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 17

I can relate to this Helen. Definitely hoarding money. Sometimes I struggle to spend on things like toothpaste.

Those skills sound sensible and helpful. I'm reusing some old clothes to make blankets and avoid them going to landfill.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 17

I found it best to listen to the podcast in the background instead of giving it my full attention.

This episode has reached so many people. Thank you.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 17

This is so important. I'm reasonably comfortable now, but my behaviour, anxiety and despair remain the same.

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Priyanca a11y 🌈 @priyanca.bsky.social · Feb 17

I listened to this brilliant conversation between Ray & Laura. Thoughtful & brave.

I'd recommend everyone listen to this

From @raynewman.bsky.social 'I'm still a 9-year-old boy worrying that my dad's going to get made redundant and we won't be able to pay the rent or eat next week'

Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 10

Poverty and financial inclusion with @raynewman.bsky.social.

We cover how poor people pay more for essential services and goods (poverty premium), deceptive patterns, financial vulnerability, and access to digital services.

Timestamps, bio and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/poverty-and-...

Podcast artwork. Dark blue background and white and light blue writing says, "Accessible numbers podcast. Poverty and financial inclusion with Ray Newman." At the bottom, there's an illustrated image of Ray. Ray is a white man with blue eyes. He's wearing wide-brimmed glasses, a blue shirt, and a blue jumper.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 11

‘Checkout as guest’ is my new love language.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 10

You’re very welcome.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 10

YouTube: youtu.be/CAXq2kJ4HMg?...

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

Amazon: music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8c6...

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 10

Poverty and financial inclusion with @raynewman.bsky.social.

We cover how poor people pay more for essential services and goods (poverty premium), deceptive patterns, financial vulnerability, and access to digital services.

Timestamps, bio and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/poverty-and-...

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 7

Lovely example of inclusive content design (for dyscalculics especially).

By Andrew Lawn.

Original post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/andrew...

Screenshot of a form about reporting highways problems. There’s one question and 3 options. The question ass “what is the diameter of the pothole?” Option 1: Less than 30cm (smaller than a dinner plate). Option 2: More than 30cm (larger than a dinner plate). Option 3: I don’t know.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 5

I’ve since found there’s a new version of the tool. accessibility.education.gov.uk/app/how-many...

The Home Office has some info on designing for people with autism. Part of a series.

ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibilit...

Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 5

Estimate how many people might have a disability, impairment or other characteristics which might affect how they use your service.

From the department for education design manual.

design.education.gov.uk/tools/how-ma...

How many people?

Estimate how many people might have a disability, impairment or other characteristics which might affect how they use your service.

design.education.gov.uk

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 3

Exactly. I was watching an imbedded YouTube video on a webpage. Got about half way through and then expanded the frame.

Why is that? Curious.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · Feb 3

Does anyone else catch themselves leaning towards the screen to read/watch content instead of maximising the content. Either by zooming in or using the full screen button?

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