Let’s shine a light on invisible disabilities—the kinds you might not notice immediately, but that profoundly shape how people experience the world. This week, we’re diving into dyslexia, exploring what it’s really like and how small changes can make a big difference.
Acsesbiltiy Tip: Dyselxia and Raeding Expreince For smoeone wtih dyselxia, raeding can fele like tyring to raed wihle the letetrs keep dancnig and swapnig palces—liek a movnig pzzule you hvae to slove eevry tmie.
Imagine opening a book and, instead of the words staying put, the letters begin to dance and switch places. For someone with dyslexia, reading often feels like a never-ending puzzle, where the text seems to play tricks on your eyes.
Letters may seem to swap places, words blur together, or the text feels overwhelming and exhausting to process. Even everyday reading—like an email or a sign—can become a real workout for the brain. But there are simple ways to help.
To make reading easier:
- Choose clear, sans-serif fonts (think Arial or Verdana) for smoother reading.
- Skip the justified text; left-aligned paragraphs are friendlier to the eyes.
- Use ample spacing between lines and paragraphs—it’s like giving each word room to breathe.
- Offer text-to-speech options or audio alternatives to make content accessible in different ways—Office’s browser-based immersive reader and Canvas’s immersive reader can be a real help to these students.
Small changes like these can turn struggle into success, making your writing welcoming and readable for everyone.
Want to "experience" dyslexia? Check out this short (0:34) video from YouTube. 
Trouble clicking on the video? Go to the original on YouTube!