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The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on the article regarding online risk for people with intellectual disabilities (ID).

This commentary is a reflection based on clinical practice and a recent pilot research study.

How we provide information is important both online and in training to keep people safe.

Information provision needs to consider content and medium alongside the needs of the recipient.

This paper reinforces the importance of how information is provided for people with ID.

The purpose of this paper is to outline a screening protocol that can be used to support the provision of more accessible information.

The paper presents a series of four case studies of adults with learning disabilities examining the processes of making information accessible considering their literacy and language skills.

Screening revealed that four individuals required different mechanisms to maximise their ability to access information provided.

The need to complete relevant screening, devise personalised materials and evaluate success is pivotal in the development of accessible information.

The provision of appropriate accessible information with evidenced positive outcomes is fundamental to reducing risk and increasing social inclusion.

This paper summarises a new approach to information provision based on screening, decision making and review. It will be of interest to a range of professionals tasked with the responsibility of providing accessible information to individuals with varying and complex needs who may lack functional literacy skills. This may include completion of capacity screening.

The purpose of this paper is to introduce the use of computer software as a tool aimed at promoting independence in a range of activities of daily living. This involves enabling access to information and structuring decision making.

Working directly with an individual, the paper describes the trialling of software to support the ability of that individual to choose which clothes to wear. After success with this format, the individual was supported to access wider information. The review format employed is introduced.

The individual demonstrated the ability to access the software and use the program to make decisions within sessions.

This paper demonstrates how computer software can be used to support the reasoning skills required to enable individual decision making in tasks. It also introduces the format employed to evaluate success of the intervention.

The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on Oldreive and Waight's article on enabling access to information by people with learning disabilities.

The article reflects on the issues raised by Oldreive and Waight, drawing on 25 years' experience and research.

Accessible information needs to be tailored to the individual and part of a wider approach to improving access.

We should not rely on “easy read”. Instead we should be prepared to offer individualised support to people with learning disabilities, using “easy read” as a tool.

It is unlikely that any technology will replace support from skilled people.

The issues discussed provide a reminder that translating information does not equate to inclusion.