From banking apps to yoga classes, every service includes numbers in some way. But half of UK adults need help with numbers (National Numeracy).
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An engaging and informative chat with Priyanca D'Souza, a senior user researcher with multiple access needs.Â
We discuss dyscalculia, number anxiety, mental health and the impact of assistive technology on understanding numbers. Â
We also talk about intersectionality and the complexities of managing multiple access needs and common service barriers.
"We can't just ignore information about people because it's inconvenient or makes them too messy or complex. People are complex." Priyanca
This episode is dedicated to Vicky Teinaki.
00:41: Personal experience with numbersÂ
07:53: Intersectionality and inclusive design
10:11: Assistive technology and its challenges
14:34: Mental health and number anxiety
29:07: Designing for neurodivergent users
32:04: Real life Implications and advocacy
36:45: Financial literacyÂ
41:53: Barriers in services
51:54: More design tips
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Dyscalculia in adulthood
A deeply personal chat with Peter Cherry, the chair of the adults with dyscalculia advisory board, about dyscalculia in adulthood.
We discuss what dyscalculia is, the stigma around not having a maths GCSE, gender stereotypes in maths education and the need for greater awareness and acceptance of dyscalculia.
01:35 Personal experiences with dyscalculia
04:20 Understanding dyscalculiaÂ
07:38 The impact of dyscalculia on daily lifeÂ
14:27 Co-occurrence with other neurodivergent conditionsÂ
21:56 Diagnosis versus self identification
27:15 Dyscalculia in the workplaceÂ
35:26 Masking dyscalculiaÂ
43:07 Creative coping strategies
54:43 Advocating for support
01:02:00 Resources and the Dyscalculia Network
Episode notes, transcription and links
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Trailer
Why should we care about making numbers accessible?
I seek to answer this question in series 1.
From banking apps to yoga classes, every service includes numbers in some way. But half of UK adults need help with numbers (National Numeracy).
This is a show about designing services for people with dyscalculia and maths anxiety.
I speak to researchers, designers, accessibility specialists and data scientists about presenting numbers clearly in services.
Season 1 is out now. Episodes released every 2 weeks.
I'm Laura, a content designer with dyscalculia. Join my campaign for accessible numbers (accessiblenumbers.com) and follow me on LinkedIn and Bluesky @accessiblenumbers.
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