Use this health literacy toolkit to make written material in printed formats easier for people to understand and use. Though the main focus is on material intended for use by individuals eligible or enrolled in programs, the guidelines also apply to material created for people who serve or assist them. The toolkit has 11 parts, including guidelines for writing and design, methods for testing with readers, and guidelines for translation. 

 

Medicaid; About this Toolkit and how it can help you; Using a reader-centered approach to develop and test written material; Summary list of the Toolkit Guidelines for Writing and Design; Understanding and using the Toolkit Guidelines for Writing; Understanding and using the Toolkit Guidelines for Graphic Design; How to collect and use feedback from readers; Using readability formulas: A cautionary note; Will your written material be on a website?; Things to know if your written material is for older adults; Before and after example: Using this Toolkit's guidelines to revise a brochure; Understanding and using the Toolkit Guidelines for Culturally Appropriate Translation 

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CMS 

All States/Territories 

12/08/2010 

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
877-267-2323