The Easy Read Toolbox

08/11/2026

Did you know that you can donate images to our "crowd sourced images" collection?!

We use them for:
- Our members' image bank
- Free image packs for the public
- Our Easy Read documents.
(We don't sell them or make money off them)

We do have some terms and conditions - such as no photos of people, other than yourself - and we can send those through if you're interested in finding out more!

Please email [email protected] !

[Video description: person scrolling through photos on a phone. Text as above. The Easy Read Toolbox logo. Decorative elements.]

25/09/2026

Disability is not a dirty word.

Why not share your values with the world?

Buy your Tshirt here: https://www.easyreadtoolbox.info/product/Disability-is-NOT-a-Dirty-Word-T-Shirt

We also have a cropped version you can find on our website.

[Image description: woman wearing a white tshirt with our design. The 'design shows a woman in a wheelchair holding up a sign saying DISABILITY is not a dirty word'. Text: Wear your Values. The Easy Read Toolbox Logo.]

22/09/2026

It's possible to have both accessible AND appealing images at the same time!

This image goes from a busy background, to a background circle that makes the image easier to 'read' at a glance.

It's not only great for Easy Read documents, but also perfect for newsletters, social media, and any of your communications!

The original image of Martin, and the step-by-step guide to achieving this look are available to our members, only $27.50 per month or $275 per year.

Join us now: https://www.easyreadtoolbox.info/subscriptions

20/09/2026

Got 5 minutes?

Whether you're a member or not, we'd appreciate your thoughts on our membership survey.

We'd love to see our membership become a dynamic, supportive community, and we need your help to get there!

Use the QR code, or go to: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/vd22ju7PhE

18/09/2026

Our members get access to:
- Over 4000 images, with more regularly
- Self-paced learning
- Regular updates, news and resources.

Perfect whether you want to learn Easy Read, or just want authentic, Australian images to use in your marketing materials.

All this and only $27.50 per month, or $275 per year (inc GST)!! No minimum period.

Sign up now: Membership

15/09/2026

CEO and founder of The Easy Read Toolbox, Karen Hedley, was the recipient of the Innovation award for the National Awards for Disability Leadership.

This recognition was a testament to Karen’s unwavering commitment to creating a more inclusive and accessible world. For decades, she has championed accessible communication, disability rights, and equitable representation, ensuring people with disability are not only included, but are heard, respected, and empowered. Karen proves every day what bold, compassionate, and transformative leadership looks like.

Karen is available for your speaking or training engagements - speaking to the topics mentioned above, as well as being a carer, social enterprise and leadership.

Send us a DM or email Karen at [email protected]

Image: Picture of Karen Hedley looking and smiling at the camera. Text reads: Congratulations Karen. Recipient of the Innovation award 2025 National Awards for Disability Leadership.


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14/09/2026

Is the young person in your life finding it hard to be ready for, and find work?

Do they have a disability, neurodiversity, mental health condition, or just find the process of finding work confusing or distressing?

We can help! Our ELSEY* Work Coaching has experienced coaches with both lived and professional experience supporting young people in this area (and more).

Sessions are $199 per hour - that includes our prep time - plus travel costs if needed.

Find out more by DMing us here, or email [email protected]

* ELSEY - Easy Life Skills for Every Youth.

[3 photos of young people, including a non-binary person using an ipad, 2 young women hugging, and a young man reading a menu. Text: Work Coaching; Individual, Realistic, Easy to Understand; For young people finding it hard to find work. ELSEY logo]

10/09/2026

Why exclude the people you need?

Write simply and make them welcome!

No matter who you're communicating with, you need them to understand you, and when nearly half the Australian population reads below high school level, chances are that they're not getting everything you're saying.

Check out SimpleWordsBigImpact.com for easy tips to get started with better communication in minutes!

[Image description: Rainbow background turning around. Disabled people sitting at a table, talking to someone on a big screen. Text: Share the word about easy to understand communication with Simple Word Big Impact.]

08/09/2026

Free and AVAILABLE NOW!!!

We recently launched 2 accessibility workshops, funded by the ACT Government's Disability Inclusion Grant program.

They are online, self-paced, and cover:
- Introduction to Accessible Communication
- Introduction to Easy Read.

Perfect for you, or for your team.

[Video description: Man in a wheelchair. Small sparkles. Text: Funded by ACT Government. FREE accessibility workshops. Introductions to: * Accessible Communications; * Easy Read. Easy Read logo.]

14/07/2026

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