Laura Parker
@accessiblenumbers.bsky.social
Senior content designer in UK government. Creator of accessiblenumbers.com. Dyscalculia Network adult advisor. Writes and talks about living with #dyscalculia and maths anxiety.
Work with me. lauraparker.design
Work with me. lauraparker.design
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...
Understand the complex world of debt, poverty, and mental health.
Bio, episode links and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/debt-financi...
March 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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...
Understand the complex world of debt, poverty, and mental health.
Bio, episode links and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/debt-financi...
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...
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...
March 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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...
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...
Reposted by Laura Parker
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?
I haven't quite cracked big numbers yet but just wondering if this would actually be useful?
March 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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?
I haven't quite cracked big numbers yet but just wondering if this would actually be useful?
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...
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...
March 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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...
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...
New guidance on creating a dyscalculia-friendly workplace by the @dyscalculianetwork.bsky.social 👏.
dyscalculianetwork.com/dyscalculia-...
Image credit: Dyscalculia Network
dyscalculianetwork.com/dyscalculia-...
Image credit: Dyscalculia Network
February 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
New guidance on creating a dyscalculia-friendly workplace by the @dyscalculianetwork.bsky.social 👏.
dyscalculianetwork.com/dyscalculia-...
Image credit: Dyscalculia Network
dyscalculianetwork.com/dyscalculia-...
Image credit: Dyscalculia Network
Reposted by Laura Parker
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
We chatted about common accessibility barriers in design patterns and practical ways a design system can help to make numbers more inclusive #accessibility #dyscalculia
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...
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...
February 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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
We chatted about common accessibility barriers in design patterns and practical ways a design system can help to make numbers more inclusive #accessibility #dyscalculia
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...
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...
February 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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...
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...
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
8 of my old presentations are available online but not fully accessible. Some information is now out of date too.
speakerdeck.com/laurawritesux
February 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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
8 of my old presentations are available online but not fully accessible. Some information is now out of date too.
speakerdeck.com/laurawritesux
Reposted by Laura Parker
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'
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'
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-...
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-...
February 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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'
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'
‘Checkout as guest’ is my new love language.
February 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
‘Checkout as guest’ is my new love language.
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-...
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-...
February 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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-...
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-...
Lovely example of inclusive content design (for dyscalculics especially).
By Andrew Lawn.
Original post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/andrew...
By Andrew Lawn.
Original post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/andrew...
February 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Lovely example of inclusive content design (for dyscalculics especially).
By Andrew Lawn.
Original post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/andrew...
By Andrew Lawn.
Original post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/andrew...
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...
From the department for education design manual.
design.education.gov.uk/tools/how-ma...
How many people?
Estimate how many people might have a disability, impairment or other characteristics which
might affect how they use your service.
design.education.gov.uk
February 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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...
From the department for education design manual.
design.education.gov.uk/tools/how-ma...
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?
February 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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?
Reposted by Laura Parker
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.
Trauma-informed design
Accessible Numbers · Episode
open.spotify.com
January 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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.
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...
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...
January 27, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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...
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...
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).
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).
January 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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).
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).
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...
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...
January 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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...
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...
Reposted by Laura Parker
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.
Interactive dyscalculia persona 👩🏻💼
Follow Helena as they try to pay for car mileage using an inaccessible service.
Thanks to Faye Gardner and the HMRC accessibility team.
So happy to be involved in this.
Follow Helena as they try to pay for car mileage using an inaccessible service.
Thanks to Faye Gardner and the HMRC accessibility team.
So happy to be involved in this.
January 15, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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.
Interactive dyscalculia persona 👩🏻💼
Follow Helena as they try to pay for car mileage using an inaccessible service.
Thanks to Faye Gardner and the HMRC accessibility team.
So happy to be involved in this.
Follow Helena as they try to pay for car mileage using an inaccessible service.
Thanks to Faye Gardner and the HMRC accessibility team.
So happy to be involved in this.
January 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Interactive dyscalculia persona 👩🏻💼
Follow Helena as they try to pay for car mileage using an inaccessible service.
Thanks to Faye Gardner and the HMRC accessibility team.
So happy to be involved in this.
Follow Helena as they try to pay for car mileage using an inaccessible service.
Thanks to Faye Gardner and the HMRC accessibility team.
So happy to be involved in this.
Who's still using a stack of books as a laptop riser in 2025? ✋
January 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Who's still using a stack of books as a laptop riser in 2025? ✋
Reposted by Laura Parker
This episode is absolutely brilliant! Can’t wait for more :)
Dyscalculia in adulthood with @peterjcherry.bsky.social.
We discuss what #dyscalculia is, the stigma around #MathsAnxiety, gender stereotypes in maths education and the need for greater awareness and acceptance.
Timestamps, links and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/dyscalculia-...
We discuss what #dyscalculia is, the stigma around #MathsAnxiety, gender stereotypes in maths education and the need for greater awareness and acceptance.
Timestamps, links and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/dyscalculia-...
January 9, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This episode is absolutely brilliant! Can’t wait for more :)
Dyscalculia in adulthood with @peterjcherry.bsky.social.
We discuss what #dyscalculia is, the stigma around #MathsAnxiety, gender stereotypes in maths education and the need for greater awareness and acceptance.
Timestamps, links and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/dyscalculia-...
We discuss what #dyscalculia is, the stigma around #MathsAnxiety, gender stereotypes in maths education and the need for greater awareness and acceptance.
Timestamps, links and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/dyscalculia-...
December 20, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Dyscalculia in adulthood with @peterjcherry.bsky.social.
We discuss what #dyscalculia is, the stigma around #MathsAnxiety, gender stereotypes in maths education and the need for greater awareness and acceptance.
Timestamps, links and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/dyscalculia-...
We discuss what #dyscalculia is, the stigma around #MathsAnxiety, gender stereotypes in maths education and the need for greater awareness and acceptance.
Timestamps, links and transcript: accessiblenumbers.com/dyscalculia-...
Accessible numbers podcast trailer and links to subscribe 🎙️
Spotify
lnkd.in/e2yM9EzH
Amazon
lnkd.in/eQBQNVyX
Apple
lnkd.in/evMyuyVP
YouTube (coming soon)
Transcripts and timestamps for each episode will be available on accessiblenumbers.com.
Spotify
lnkd.in/e2yM9EzH
Amazon
lnkd.in/eQBQNVyX
Apple
lnkd.in/evMyuyVP
YouTube (coming soon)
Transcripts and timestamps for each episode will be available on accessiblenumbers.com.
December 10, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Accessible numbers podcast trailer and links to subscribe 🎙️
Spotify
lnkd.in/e2yM9EzH
Amazon
lnkd.in/eQBQNVyX
Apple
lnkd.in/evMyuyVP
YouTube (coming soon)
Transcripts and timestamps for each episode will be available on accessiblenumbers.com.
Spotify
lnkd.in/e2yM9EzH
Amazon
lnkd.in/eQBQNVyX
Apple
lnkd.in/evMyuyVP
YouTube (coming soon)
Transcripts and timestamps for each episode will be available on accessiblenumbers.com.
Dyscalculia is persistent difficulty in understanding numbers.
Roughly 4 million people in the UK are dyscalculic.
20% to 60% of dycalculics might also have dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism or ADHD.
Dyscalculia is under diagnosed and research is decades behind dyslexia.
dyscalculianetwork.com
Roughly 4 million people in the UK are dyscalculic.
20% to 60% of dycalculics might also have dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism or ADHD.
Dyscalculia is under diagnosed and research is decades behind dyslexia.
dyscalculianetwork.com
December 7, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Dyscalculia is persistent difficulty in understanding numbers.
Roughly 4 million people in the UK are dyscalculic.
20% to 60% of dycalculics might also have dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism or ADHD.
Dyscalculia is under diagnosed and research is decades behind dyslexia.
dyscalculianetwork.com
Roughly 4 million people in the UK are dyscalculic.
20% to 60% of dycalculics might also have dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism or ADHD.
Dyscalculia is under diagnosed and research is decades behind dyslexia.
dyscalculianetwork.com