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Designing for Dyslexic Learners

Transform reading challenges into opportunities for multimodal learning.

This guide helps educators and trainers design inclusive, accessible, and visually clear courses for learners with dyslexia — who often excel in creativity, problem-solving, and big-picture thinking.

With Mexty, you can make content more accessible through audio narration, adaptive fonts, and visually rich learning blocks that support comprehension and engagement.

Prompt to start: "Add audio narration, accessible fonts, and icons to make this course dyslexia-friendly."

Quick Wins (Start Here)

Add audio narration for all text-heavy content.
Use dyslexia-friendly fonts (sans-serif, spacing-friendly).
Break text into short, digestible blocks.
Reinforce learning with visuals, icons, and color cues.
Offer "listen or read" mode options in every lesson.

Core Strategies & How to Prompt

1) Simplify Text Layout

Use short sentences and bullet points. Avoid justified text or dense paragraphs. Maintain high line spacing for easier reading.

Prompt: "Format text with short lines, larger spacing, and simple structure."

2) Add Multisensory Support

Pair audio with visuals or symbols for every key idea. Include voice-over and captions simultaneously for accessibility.

Prompt: "Add synchronized audio narration and icons for each concept."

3) Use Accessible Fonts and Contrast

Prefer sans-serif fonts like OpenDyslexic, Arial, or Verdana. Use strong contrast without bright or vibrating colors.

Prompt: "Change text to dyslexia-friendly font and verify high contrast accessibility."

4) Offer Multiple Input and Output Modes

Let learners listen, speak, or visualize rather than just read. Use drag-and-drop or audio-based quizzes.

Prompt: "Convert this quiz into a voice-enabled or visual-choice activity."

5) Reinforce Learning Through Visual Anchors

Use icons, diagrams, or color-coded elements to help recall meaning. Align visuals consistently with concepts.

Prompt: "Add visual icons for each concept and color-code sections for clarity."

6) Encourage Audio Learning

Use Mexty's text-to-speech integration for natural voice narration. Allow learners to control pace, pause, or replay audio.

Prompt: "Add voice narration and playback controls for each paragraph."

7) Strengthen Comprehension Through Structure

Group related content in predictable order: concept → example → quiz. Include summaries and replays for each topic.

Prompt: "Add a quick summary audio block and recap quiz after each topic."

Recommended Mexty Blocks

Audio Narration Block — converts text to natural speech
Accessible Font Block — uses dyslexia-friendly typography
Visual Icon Block — replaces heavy text with symbolic anchors
Voice Quiz Block — supports listening-based assessments
Summary Audio Block — provides replayable, auditory overviews

Prompt: "Insert Audio Narration, Visual Icon, and Voice Quiz Blocks; ensure accessible font and strong contrast."

Accessibility & Compliance

Mexty's AI-driven authoring ensures dyslexia-friendly design meets global standards:

WCAG 2.1 AA / EN 301 549 — accessible fonts, spacing, and contrast
FERPA / COPPA — data protection for adaptive learning features
GDPR / ISO 27001 — secure handling of personalized voice and text data

Prompt: "Audit this course for dyslexia accessibility (contrast, font, audio narration, and caption alignment)."

Measure What Matters

Track comprehension and comfort metrics:

Audio vs. text engagement ratio
Average completion time per section
Quiz performance before/after narration
Learner feedback on accessibility and comfort

Prompt: "Generate a learning accessibility report comparing text and audio engagement rates."

Brand Notes — Using Mexty Colors as an Example

Mexty's dyslexia-friendly design balances clarity and comfort:

Blue — focus and readability#2D7BFF

Off-white — gentle contrast#F7F9FC

Gray — reduced visual strain#AAB1C4

Purple — creative highlight tone#6A4CFF

Prompt: "Apply Mexty's dyslexia-optimized theme with soft contrast and clear icons."

One-Click Template (Pasteable Prompt)

"Add audio narration, accessible fonts, and color-coded icons; simplify layout with short text and spacing; ensure WCAG 2.1/EN 301 549 compliance and support dyslexic learners with multimodal design."

Ready to build?

Open your Mexty workspace and paste any of the prompts above to create accessible, visually clear, and audio-enhanced learning experiences that empower dyslexic learners to thrive.

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