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Accessible information for people with complex communication needs.

Janet S Owens1

  • 1School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia. janet.owens@deakin.edu.au

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People with complex communication needs face unique information access barriers. This study identified these challenges and developed consumer-generated guidelines to improve information accessibility for this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Disability Studies
  • Information Science
  • Communication Accessibility

Background:

  • Information access is crucial for empowerment, yet specific barriers for individuals with complex communication needs remain under-reported.
  • Existing research on information access primarily addresses broader disability groups, leaving a gap in understanding unique challenges faced by those with complex communication needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and identify specific information access barriers faced by individuals with complex communication needs.
  • To gather consumer perspectives on accessible information design and dissemination.
  • To develop practical, consumer-generated guidelines for improving information accessibility.

Main Methods:

  • A consumer-focused study involving 17 individuals with complex communication needs.
  • Focus groups with 8 parents, advocates, therapists, and agency representatives.
  • Individual interviews with 7 participants.
  • Qualitative analysis of discussions on content, language, supports, and access.

Main Results:

  • Identification of specific information access barriers unique to people with complex communication needs.
  • Recommendations for accessible content, including language, visual, audio, and print supports.
  • Emphasis on the importance of physical access and human support for information access.
  • Development of consumer-generated accessibility guidelines.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing the specific information access needs of people with complex communication needs is essential for their empowerment.
  • Consumer-generated guidelines provide a valuable framework for creating more accessible information.
  • Further research and implementation of these guidelines can significantly improve information equity.