Some layout and design tips

• Choose an appropriate font size. Use at least a 13 point font. (as in this sentence.)
• Use a serif type style with the little hooks on each letter for the text body. For example, Palatino and Garamond are serif fonts. It is easier to read than sans serif type styles where the lines of each letter are straight up and down. Use sans serif fonts like Arial and Verdana for titles and headings.
• Use lower case text except for titles and headings.
• Highlight key text. Use headings and sub-headings, bold, bullets, colour, boxes. Make sure not to use too many highlighting techniques on the same page.
• Avoid coloured print and neon or dark backgrounds. These make reading difficult.
• Limit using type over a background image. Be sure your text is easy to read.
• Ensure that photographs or other graphic images complement the text and reflect the diversity of your members.
• Provide a large print version or taped version of print materials for participants with visual disabilities.