Ensure accessibility

Plan the reporting products to make sure they are accessible, including addressing issues such as limited time, low literacy, and disabilities.

Methods

One-Three-Twenty Five (1:3:25) Principle

The 1:3:25 Principle is an evaluation report format with a one page outline of the main messages, a three page executive summary, and 25 pages that present the evaluation findings and methodology.
Plain language

Plain English is a clear and concise writing style that ensures accessibility to the information for all stakeholders.
Chartjunk elimination

Often the default settings in graphing programs include too much extraneous graphic detail that can confuse readers and cause them to stop engaging with the report.
Descriptive chart titles

Descriptive subtitles in a chart can highlight the key takeaway points for the reader.

This is particularly important when graphs must stand alone, without the assistance of the evaluation to help interpret them.
Emphasis techniques

A key to creating effective and accessible reporting documents is using effective techniques to emphasise important information.
Headings as summary statements

Headings are extremely important to the readability of reports and documents.

Colour blindness

People who are affected by colour blindness are unable to distinguish between different hues of certain colours.
Visual accessibility

There are a number of ways that documents can be made more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision.