The EduLinked Easy Read Web Accessibility Framework (Version 1.0): A Practical Model Supporting Cognitive Accessibility in WCAG-Aligned Web Design

The EduLinked Easy Read Web Accessibility Framework (ELAW v1.0) is a practical, six-layer model that integrates Easy Read communication principles with WCAG-aligned web accessibility design and cognitive accessibility patterns. The framework documents language accessibility, visual layout accessibility, accessible typography (Atkinson Hyperlegible), interaction accessibility (user-adjustable controls), performance accessibility and co-design validation. Version 1 includes an implementation case study (the EduLinked website), a typography specification, accessibility verification reports (PAC2021 and Adobe Acrobat), and supporting design assets. Version 2 will add AAC-aligned symbol systems and empirical usability testing.