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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Debt and financial vulnerability with money adviser Colin Trend. Understand the complex world of debt, poverty, and mental health. Bio, episode links and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/debt-financi...

Podcast artwork. Dark blue background. White and light blue writing says, "Accessible numbers podcast. Debt and financial vulnerability with Colin Trend." There's an illustrated image of Colin in the bottom right-hand corner. Colin is a white man wearing a dark-coloured suit.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6q6n... YouTube: youtu.be/RNwe0gBw9FA?... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... Amazon: music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8c6... RSS: anchor.fm/s/fe7db820/p...

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Accessible health information with @sheenacampbell.bsky.social from @pifonline.bsky.social We cover health literacy and how numbers and data can be confusing or challenging for many people when accessing healthcare services. Bio and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/accessible-h...

Alt text. Podcast artwork. Dark blue background. Text reads "Accessible numbers podcast. Accessible health information with Sheena Campbell." There's an illustrated image of Sheena in the bottom right corner. Sheena is a white woman with long brown hair. She's wearing a green blouse.

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Dave House @iknowdavehouse.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Made a little browser extension to translate numbers into words when you toggle a button. I've been thinking about it since listening to @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social Accessible Numbers podcast. I haven't quite cracked big numbers yet but just wondering if this would actually be useful?

A BBC news screenshot with content that contains numbers like "900 people". There is a button in the corner with the label "Number to words"

The same BBC news article with the numbers translated into words for example 900 in numerals people has become nine hundred people in words.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Hello, I’m trying to make payslips meaningful for people who struggle with numbers and financial information. Want to help? Accessible financial information is a human right. Thanks to @nexerdigital.bsky.social for co-hosting the event with me. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/619b58...

“Co-designing meaningful payslips. Co-hosted by Laura Parker, creator of Accessible Numbers and Nexer Digital. When: Wednesday 30th April. 12 - 2pm.”

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

So happy the podcast landed well. Priyanca’s quote is my favourite. I’m doing something at the end of April around meaningful payslips. It’s a free and everyone is welcome. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/619b58...

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

New guidance on creating a dyscalculia-friendly workplace by the @dyscalculianetwork.bsky.social 👏. dyscalculianetwork.com/dyscalculia-... Image credit: Dyscalculia Network

Alt text. Mindmap-style diagram. Text in the centre says "What are the indicators of Dyscalculia." Text around the outside says "Poor memory for facts and procedures. An inability to subtise even very small quantities. Weakness in visual and spatial orientation. Difficulties with learning to tell the time and understanding time. Slow processing speed. Difficulty sequencing. Directional confusion. Difficulties in word problems and multi-step calculations. An inability to count backwards reliably. Difficulty with language. Weak strategies: for example counting in 1s. Inability to notice patterns. Weakness in both short-term and long-term memory. Problems with all aspects of money. Inability to generalise. An inability to estimate whether a numerical answer is reasonable. Poor number sense."

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Geri Reid @gerireid.com · 24/02/2025

Big thanks to @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social for having me on the Accessible Numbers Podcast - felt like a maths therapy session ❤️ We chatted about common accessibility barriers in design patterns and practical ways a design system can help to make numbers more inclusive #accessibility #dyscalculia

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

YouTube: youtu.be/x3L-drAXpdc?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0Rnv... Amazon: music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8c6... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... RSS: anchor.fm/s/fe7db820/p...

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Inclusive design systems with @gerireid.com. We explore: - Geri's lived experience of #dyscalculia - deceptive design patterns and how to avoid them - design patterns that help us understand numbers Timestamps, bio and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/numbers-in-d...

Podcast artwork. Text says "Accessible numbers podcast. Inclusive design systems with Geri Reid." There's an illustrated image of Geri at the bottom. Geri is a woman with dark brown hair and brown eyes.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Can anyone suggest a strategy for turning old presentations into accessible and useful documents, please? 8 of my old presentations are available online but not fully accessible. Some information is now out of date too. speakerdeck.com/laurawritesux

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I can relate to this Helen. Definitely hoarding money. Sometimes I struggle to spend on things like toothpaste. Those skills sound sensible and helpful. I'm reusing some old clothes to make blankets and avoid them going to landfill.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I found it best to listen to the podcast in the background instead of giving it my full attention. This episode has reached so many people. Thank you.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

This is so important. I'm reasonably comfortable now, but my behaviour, anxiety and despair remain the same.

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Priyanca a11y 🌈 @priyanca.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I listened to this brilliant conversation between Ray & Laura. Thoughtful & brave. I'd recommend everyone listen to this From @raynewman.bsky.social 'I'm still a 9-year-old boy worrying that my dad's going to get made redundant and we won't be able to pay the rent or eat next week'

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

‘Checkout as guest’ is my new love language.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

YouTube: youtu.be/CAXq2kJ4HMg?... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a... Amazon: music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8c6... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0L6o... RSS: anchor.fm/s/fe7db820/p...

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Poverty and financial inclusion with @raynewman.bsky.social. We cover how poor people pay more for essential services and goods (poverty premium), deceptive patterns, financial vulnerability, and access to digital services. Timestamps, bio and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/poverty-and-...

Podcast artwork. Dark blue background and white and light blue writing says, "Accessible numbers podcast. Poverty and financial inclusion with Ray Newman." At the bottom, there's an illustrated image of Ray. Ray is a white man with blue eyes. He's wearing wide-brimmed glasses, a blue shirt, and a blue jumper.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Lovely example of inclusive content design (for dyscalculics especially). By Andrew Lawn. Original post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/andrew...

Screenshot of a form about reporting highways problems. There’s one question and 3 options. The question ass “what is the diameter of the pothole?” Option 1: Less than 30cm (smaller than a dinner plate). Option 2: More than 30cm (larger than a dinner plate). Option 3: I don’t know.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

I’ve since found there’s a new version of the tool. accessibility.education.gov.uk/app/how-many... The Home Office has some info on designing for people with autism. Part of a series. ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibilit...

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Estimate how many people might have a disability, impairment or other characteristics which might affect how they use your service. From the department for education design manual. design.education.gov.uk/tools/how-ma...

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How many people?

Estimate how many people might have a disability, impairment or other characteristics which might affect how they use your service.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Exactly. I was watching an imbedded YouTube video on a webpage. Got about half way through and then expanded the frame. Why is that? Curious.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Does anyone else catch themselves leaning towards the screen to read/watch content instead of maximising the content. Either by zooming in or using the full screen button?

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Don’t think there’s anything wrong with this approach. Amplifying and celebrating work by others - love it

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Hey Ian, thanks for including the episode in your latest round up. I’ve signed up. I thought I signed up ages ago but forgot to double opt it.

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Iain Broome @iainbroome.com · 28/01/2025

Actually, conversations like this on trauma-informed design between @rachelanne.bsky.social, @janemcfadyen.bsky.social and @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social are to my ears, essential listening for anyone working in content. Perfect example of why I choose to amplify others through the newsletter.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

100%! We talk about support for designers (designing when you’re traumatised) near the end, about 57:42 (57 minutes and 42 seconds) in.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Thanks Joey. I wonder if Jane and Rachel can point you to more resources?

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Great feedback - thanks Sophie. Jane and Rachel make the topic easy to listen to. It was the first session I recorded so will always be special to me. 😊

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Content warning: We discuss death and bereavement, cancer treatment, and trauma. We don't cover specific details, but the topics appear throughout the conversation. Message me if you'd like to know more before you listen.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Trauma-informed design with @janemcfadyen.bsky.social and @rachelanne.bsky.social. We discuss how stress, anxiety and trauma impact the use of services, and practical strategies for creating clear, simple and empathetic content. Timestamps and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/trauma-infor...

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Thinking of how we use one data point to assume everything about a person. Someone has wifi so they must be well off (they might be using free wifi on a bus or library). Someone uses Dragon software so they must be blind (they could have a motor disability or be dyslexic).

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Nice. Let me know if you share that publicly. I was asked to come and talk at Lloyd’s again this year. Maybe next month. Might see you there.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Thank you 🤩 My fave quote is about how people are messy but we don’t design services to deal with that. Next episode about trauma informed design is out on Monday.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Hello, that sounds very cool. Have you heard of the dyscalculator? Not a calendar but a calculator specifically designed for dyscalculics.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Hey Geri, thanks for listening! I agree, we don’t talk about people using multiple technologies at once. Until our chat, I’d never thought of it either.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Now available on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Accessibility and intersectionality with @priyanca.bsky.social (dedicated to Vicky Teinaki). We discuss #dyscalculia, intersectionality, and the complexities of managing multiple access needs, as well as common service barriers and tips for designers. accessiblenumbers.com/accessibilit...

Podcast artwork. Dark blue background. White writing says "Accessible numbers podcast. Accessibility and intersectionality with Priyanca D'Souza." There's an illustrated image of Priyanca in the bottom right corner. Priyanca has brown skin and brown eyes. She has long dark hair and is wearing a blue cardigan and green scarf.

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Shaun @sconner.net · 15/01/2025

It’s brilliant to see this out in the wild. My old team at HMRC built this interactive accessibility personas prototype to do online accessibility awareness sessions. It has since been iterated to include a dyscalculia persona.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Interesting. I dream of numbers all the time. I have a recurring dream about missing flights and trains because I’m late or misread the terminal number. Countdown times suck and they’re on increasingly more services.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Thanks a lot for trying the task and for sharing your experience.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Thanks Artrem. I’ll pass on your praises to the team. An ‘I gave up’ button would be a worthy addition. I struggle to look at the first example but the team did an awesome job bringing my experience to life.

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Yeah. Great points. Wouldn’t be great if services shared data so you wouldn’t have to enter the same information all the time. Some teams in UK gov are trying to solve this problem. 🤞

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Laura Parker @accessiblenumbers.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

The number of zeros was intentional too since it’s easy to mistake 100 for 1000. I realise by explaining these things, the simulation might not come across in the way intended.

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