Clare Tarling
@claretarling.bsky.social
Easy Read and plain English copywriting and document design, inclusion, advocacy. Passions: Irish fiddling, running and horses.
www.claretarling.co.uk
www.claretarling.co.uk
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“If you are not disabled and you regularly go to a yoga class, a book group or just the pub, when was the last time you did so with even a single disabled adult present?”
Thanks to @johnharris1969.bsky.social for being one of the rare columnists to ask these Qs. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thanks to @johnharris1969.bsky.social for being one of the rare columnists to ask these Qs. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Shut away and ignored: thousands of disabled adults are at the frontier of the human rights struggle | John Harris
When you attend your local choir or yoga class, just stop and think – where are the disabled adults, asks Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
“If you are not disabled and you regularly go to a yoga class, a book group or just the pub, when was the last time you did so with even a single disabled adult present?”
Thanks to @johnharris1969.bsky.social for being one of the rare columnists to ask these Qs. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thanks to @johnharris1969.bsky.social for being one of the rare columnists to ask these Qs. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Just because someone "never has", doesn't mean they "never will": Easy Read as an opportunity to do something new.
www.claretarling.co.uk/post/just-be...
#EasyRead #LifeMusic
www.claretarling.co.uk/post/just-be...
#EasyRead #LifeMusic
Just because someone "never has", doesn't mean they "never will": Easy Read as an opportunity to do something new.
Another musical analogy here - similar to my last blog about white space.And also another experience with the wonderful Laura Cousins!Laura and I used to run a lottery-funded project called "Speak Up ...
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January 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Just because someone "never has", doesn't mean they "never will": Easy Read as an opportunity to do something new.
www.claretarling.co.uk/post/just-be...
#EasyRead #LifeMusic
www.claretarling.co.uk/post/just-be...
#EasyRead #LifeMusic
Easy Read design tips - my Friday evening thoughts about white space...
www.claretarling.co.uk/post/white-s...
#EasyRead #accessibility #whitespaceisok
www.claretarling.co.uk/post/white-s...
#EasyRead #accessibility #whitespaceisok
White space is your friend
The most important design element of Easy Read design is nothing. Space on the page. An analogy in music: I took part in some incredible music improvisation training a few years ago: Lifemusic with Dr...
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January 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Easy Read design tips - my Friday evening thoughts about white space...
www.claretarling.co.uk/post/white-s...
#EasyRead #accessibility #whitespaceisok
www.claretarling.co.uk/post/white-s...
#EasyRead #accessibility #whitespaceisok
I think I might write an article about “white space” in graphic design.
How does an empty page make you feel - intimidated or excited?
#easyread #accessibility #design
How does an empty page make you feel - intimidated or excited?
#easyread #accessibility #design
January 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I think I might write an article about “white space” in graphic design.
How does an empty page make you feel - intimidated or excited?
#easyread #accessibility #design
How does an empty page make you feel - intimidated or excited?
#easyread #accessibility #design
An oldie but a freebie! Some Easy Read here about staying safe when you are out. Please share with anyone who may find it useful!
www.claretarling.co.uk/post/free-do...
#LearningDisability #EasyRead #BeSafe
www.claretarling.co.uk/post/free-do...
#LearningDisability #EasyRead #BeSafe
Free download: Be safe when you are out and about
The number of cruise ships visiting Portland, Dorset, has exploded during 2023! This is brilliant for Dorset in many ways, but it means there are a lot more people travelling around in the local area. Muntsy's is a day service for people with learning disabilities located right on Portland harbour. They asked me to make this guide, to help with having conversations about how to be safe when you are out and about. You can download it here:
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January 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
An oldie but a freebie! Some Easy Read here about staying safe when you are out. Please share with anyone who may find it useful!
www.claretarling.co.uk/post/free-do...
#LearningDisability #EasyRead #BeSafe
www.claretarling.co.uk/post/free-do...
#LearningDisability #EasyRead #BeSafe
I've just done a quick update on my "training" page. My main passion is making Easy Read information, but I love to help other people to learn how to do it, too.
www.claretarling.co.uk/training
#EasyRead #training #accessibility
www.claretarling.co.uk/training
#EasyRead #training #accessibility
January 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
I've just done a quick update on my "training" page. My main passion is making Easy Read information, but I love to help other people to learn how to do it, too.
www.claretarling.co.uk/training
#EasyRead #training #accessibility
www.claretarling.co.uk/training
#EasyRead #training #accessibility
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Members of Learning Disability England would love more people supported by Shared Lives, Shared Lives Carers and scheme workers to join them…
There are lots of reasons to join the movement, find out here: tinyurl.com/ytxwm6s6
There are lots of reasons to join the movement, find out here: tinyurl.com/ytxwm6s6
January 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Members of Learning Disability England would love more people supported by Shared Lives, Shared Lives Carers and scheme workers to join them…
There are lots of reasons to join the movement, find out here: tinyurl.com/ytxwm6s6
There are lots of reasons to join the movement, find out here: tinyurl.com/ytxwm6s6
The best way to end a day: friends and horses.
January 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The best way to end a day: friends and horses.
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#EverydayCitizenship is on tour again - this time Vienna - first time I’ve visited this city and tomorrow I’m talking at the World Bank on funding mechanisms for deinstitutionalisation in Eastern Europe and Asia.
November 26, 2024 at 5:08 PM
#EverydayCitizenship is on tour again - this time Vienna - first time I’ve visited this city and tomorrow I’m talking at the World Bank on funding mechanisms for deinstitutionalisation in Eastern Europe and Asia.
My first ever book edit - such a treat to do this - the raw material was awesome thanks to @simonduffy.bsky.social and Wendy Perez. Beautiful illustrations by Ester Ortega.
A book with bucket-loads of heart and soul poured into it.
redpress.co.uk/collections/...
A book with bucket-loads of heart and soul poured into it.
redpress.co.uk/collections/...
November 24, 2024 at 4:42 PM
My first ever book edit - such a treat to do this - the raw material was awesome thanks to @simonduffy.bsky.social and Wendy Perez. Beautiful illustrations by Ester Ortega.
A book with bucket-loads of heart and soul poured into it.
redpress.co.uk/collections/...
A book with bucket-loads of heart and soul poured into it.
redpress.co.uk/collections/...
Here’s another #SEND idea.
@ofstednews.bsky.social could rate schools and LAs according to the number of children in their catchment areas who are not receiving any education.
Judging schools on academic achievement is having unintended consequences for children with #SEND.
@ofstednews.bsky.social could rate schools and LAs according to the number of children in their catchment areas who are not receiving any education.
Judging schools on academic achievement is having unintended consequences for children with #SEND.
November 23, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Here’s another #SEND idea.
@ofstednews.bsky.social could rate schools and LAs according to the number of children in their catchment areas who are not receiving any education.
Judging schools on academic achievement is having unintended consequences for children with #SEND.
@ofstednews.bsky.social could rate schools and LAs according to the number of children in their catchment areas who are not receiving any education.
Judging schools on academic achievement is having unintended consequences for children with #SEND.
Idea: further education for the thousands of 18+ people failed by the #SEND system in the past decade.
1) maths and English available but not compulsory
3) trauma repair
3) build self belief
4) practical / academic / work skills
Option of afternoons/evenings for the nocturnally inclined.
1) maths and English available but not compulsory
3) trauma repair
3) build self belief
4) practical / academic / work skills
Option of afternoons/evenings for the nocturnally inclined.
November 23, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Idea: further education for the thousands of 18+ people failed by the #SEND system in the past decade.
1) maths and English available but not compulsory
3) trauma repair
3) build self belief
4) practical / academic / work skills
Option of afternoons/evenings for the nocturnally inclined.
1) maths and English available but not compulsory
3) trauma repair
3) build self belief
4) practical / academic / work skills
Option of afternoons/evenings for the nocturnally inclined.
It’s good that the conversation about #SEND is in the mainstream media nowadays, but honestly its been just awful for YEARS. This is not a new problem! #send #uk #LeftBehind
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Children’s development ‘put back by years’ due to failure of special educational needs system
Local government ombudsman report into SEND in England offers damning assessment
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 8:20 AM
It’s good that the conversation about #SEND is in the mainstream media nowadays, but honestly its been just awful for YEARS. This is not a new problem! #send #uk #LeftBehind
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
All wrapped up ready for storm Bert ☔️
November 22, 2024 at 7:19 PM
All wrapped up ready for storm Bert ☔️
November 21, 2024 at 8:41 PM
November 20, 2024 at 5:19 PM