Accessibility is for everyone: why inclusive communication matters

As we recognise Dyslexia Awareness Week 2026, it’s a reminder that communication is not one-size-fits-all. People process information in different ways, and by recognising and responding to those differences, we can help ensure everyone has the opportunity to understand, participate and make informed choices.

Accessibility is about removing barriers, but inclusion goes further. It is about creating environments where people feel respected, valued and able to participate fully.

Whether information is being shared with people we support, their families or carers, professionals or our own team members, accessibility should be considered from the very beginning, rather than as an afterthought. This means thinking carefully about language, layout, format and presentation to make information easier to understand and engage with.

Small changes can make a significant difference. Using plain English, avoiding unnecessary acronyms, providing alternative formats and considering how information is structured can all help create a more inclusive experience.

Why Achieve together has a lowercase t

You may have noticed that our name is written as Achieve together rather than Achieve Together.

This is an intentional part of our brand identity and reflects our commitment to accessibility and inclusion. The stylised lowercase t helps make our name easier for some people with dyslexia and other reading differences to recognise and read. This approach forms part of our brand accessibility guidance.

By choosing not to capitalise the t, Achieve together also reads as an actionable phrase or promise, reinforcing collaboration between people we support, families, team members and professionals. It reflects the belief that positive outcomes are achieved together, through partnership, understanding and shared goals.

Recognising Dyslexia Awareness Week

This year’s Dyslexia Awareness Week focuses on dyslexic adults and their experiences in the workplace, highlighting the importance of accessible communication, inclusive systems and removing unnecessary barriers. The campaign encourages organisations to think about how information is presented and how different communication needs can be supported.

When communication is clearer, more flexible and more inclusive, it becomes easier for people to understand information, make decisions, express themselves and participate fully in the things that matter to them.

Dyslexia Awareness Week gives us an opportunity to reflect on the progress being made, but it also reinforces something we believe: inclusion starts with communication. By continuing to listen, learn and improve, we can help create a world where everyone can access information, be heard and achieve their goals in a way that works for them.