[INSIGHTS]: Designing for People with Dyscalculia and Low Numeracy

ABOUT: Exploring strategies for inclusive design to aid individuals with dyscalculia and low numeracy skills.
LINK: Designing for People with Dyscalculia and Low Numeracy
Summary
The article discusses the challenges faced by individuals with dyscalculia, a condition that hinders understanding numbers, and the broader issue of low numeracy in the UK. It emphasizes the need for inclusive design in government services to accommodate the nearly 17 million working-age adults in the UK with low numeracy skills. The authors, who are designers from HMRC and DWP, highlight the importance of making numbers accessible and understandable in everyday contexts, such as financial documents and digital services. They also introduce a cross-government dyscalculia network and an accessibility poster to raise awareness and guide design practices.
Key Points and Ideas

Dyscalculia is a specific difficulty in understanding numbers, affecting everyday tasks.
It impacts working memory, complicating tasks lik...