The Easy Read Toolbox
Making communication easy to understand!

Welcome to
The Easy Read Toolbox.
We are a one-stop-shop, helping you to make your communication easier to understand!
Our team makes communication easier by using Easy Read, Easy English and plain language.

Over half of the Australian population reads at a primary school level or below.
So Easy Read is helpful for almost everybody.

Easy Read is a simplified way of writing.
This page is formatted similarly to Easy Read, but has more words.

Originally written for people with intellectual disabilities, it is also great for:
- Neurodivergent people
- People with vision issues
- Children and those with dementia

3 key features of Easy Read are:
- Short clear sentences
- Layout and format of the writing
- Images that add context

Subscribe now, for access to:
- Self-paced micro-courses
- Original images - photos and art like these
- Interactive community providing advice & support

We also provide many other services, including:
- Workshops
- Custom images and documents
- Review by people with cognitive disabilities

Prices start at $300 per year.
We offer discounts to individuals, social enterprises, small businesses and community organisations.

The Easy Read Toolbox is a certified social enterprise.
We employ disabled people as often as possible, and pay award or above wages.
We exist to create positive social impact.


The Easy Read Toolbox was created by Karen Hedley.
Karen has worked in the disability sector in NSW and the ACT for 30 years.
She is disabled herself, and provides employment for many people with disabilities.

We make Easy Read simple by giving you all the tools you need to be understood.
Join us in the Inclusion Revolution!

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