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Illiteracy

Also known as: Functional Illiteracy, Low Literacy

The inability to read or write, or having reading and writing skills below a functional level needed for everyday tasks. In the context of digital accessibility, illiteracy and low literacy present significant barriers to using text-based interfaces, navigating websites, understanding instructions, and completing online forms. Designing for users with limited literacy involves using plain language, visual cues, icons, image-based navigation, and audio alternatives to reduce dependence on written text.

Category: Literacy · Accessibility Barriers · Cognitive Accessibility

Related: Plain Language · Cognitive Disability · Print Disability · Visual Impairment

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