Podcast ¦ Vulnerability Matters: Episode 23 – The secret life of accessible numbers with Laura Parker and Chris Fitch

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Key Takeaways

Accessible numbers are those presented in a way that is easy for everyone to understand and are crucial in essential services.
Dyscalculia, math anxiety, and low numeracy can impact individuals' ability to understand and work with numbers.
Making numbers accessible benefits not only those with specific challenges but also a broader range of users.
Rounding up numbers and removing unnecessary information can improve number comprehension.
Leaving space around numbers can help individuals who rely on the shapes of numbers to understand them.
Filling in information already known can streamline processes and avoid repetitive input.
Explaining what numbers mean in graphs, tables, and charts can enhance understanding.
Allowing users to make errors and providing a summary page can improve user experience.
Policy and legal constraints, internal challenges, and lack of senior leadership support are common obstacles in making numbers acce...

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