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EASY READ INDIA
India’s First Cognitive Accessibility & Easy Read Platform
Making information simple, understandable, and accessible for persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), families, and institutions across India.
An initiative of Manovikas Charitable Society
Supported by Cognex Corporation | Partner in Digital Accessibility & Cognitive Inclusion
Building India’s First Cognitive Accessibility Ecosystem
1000+
Learners Trained
50+
Institutions Reached
10,000+
People Impacted
India
National Initiative
🗣️ Voices from the Community
“I was very enlightened with the use of accessibility in PPT and Word, which I'm going to apply in my classroom immediately. An impressive session.”
— Yamini Ray
“A very unique concept and a new topic for me. It gave me the tools to create an accessible environment using Easy Read techniques.”
— Neerja Pathak
“A very fruitful session! Learning about the specifics of font size, color, and formatting for accessibility was an eye-opener.”
— Babita Rani
What is Easy Read?
Easy Read is a way of sharing information so that it is:
- ✅ Easy to read.
- ✅ Easy to understand.
- ✅ Easy to use.
“Easy Read is not simplified rights. Easy Read is accessible rights.”
How we make it Easy Read
- We use simple words.
- We use short sentences.
- We explain one idea at a time.
- We use clear headings and spacing.
- We use helpful pictures.
Especially important for:
Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and anyone who finds complex text hard.
Why Easy Read Matters
🚫 When information is hard
People cannot make informed decisions.
Others decide for them.
Rights stay only on paper.
✅ When information is Easy Read
People understand their options.
People give informed consent.
People speak up for themselves.
“Understanding is the first step to dignity.”
Easy Read is a Right – Not a Favour
Access to understandable information is a human right recognised under:
- 🇺🇳 United Nations Convention (UNCRPD)
- 🇮🇳 RPwD Act, 2016 (Section 42)
“For persons with IDD, Easy Read is the key.”
Who is this website for?
Self-Advocates & Families
What you will find here:
Easy Read pages on rights and how to speak up.
Go to My Rights →Organisations & Government
What you will find here:
Standards, tools, and training for compliance.
Go to Tools →About the Cognitive Accessibility Lab
The Digital Accessibility & Cognitive Inclusion Lab is a national initiative by Manovikas Charitable Society. It is designed to transform how information is created, shared, and understood for persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
🧠 Easy Read Systems
Designing simplified content, documents, and communication systems.
💻 Accessible Digital Platforms
Building cognitive-friendly LMS, websites, and tools.
📊 Impact & MIS Systems
Tracking accessibility outcomes and real-life impact.
🎯 Training & Capacity Building
Training teachers, institutions, and government systems.
Why This Matters in India
🚫 The Cognitive Gap
Millions of people cannot understand forms, policies, or services due to complex language.
⚖️ Legal Mandate
Under RPwD Act 2016 (Section 42), accessible information is a legal requirement.
🏛️ System Gap
Most government, banking, and healthcare systems are not cognitively accessible.
🌍 National Opportunity
India can lead the world in cognitive accessibility and inclusive communication.
“Access without understanding is not inclusion.”
Our Partners
This initiative is supported by leading organisations committed to innovation and inclusion.
Cognex Corporation
Cognex, a global leader in machine vision and industrial automation, is supporting this initiative as part of its CSR commitment towards inclusive technology and social impact.
Together, we aim to build India’s first scalable model of cognitive accessibility.
Supported & Collaborating Organisations
CSR-supported initiative | Building inclusive digital ecosystems in India
Join the Movement for Cognitive Accessibility
Partner with us, learn with us, and help build systems that people can truly understand and use.