This review by Mike James of I Programmer discusses the potential benefit of a new font geared specifically for people with dyslexia. The font is called OpenDyslexic, it is free, and can be downloaded from this website. The font’s letters have “heavy-weighted bottoms” with the purpose of making the font easier to read. It is also supposed to help prevent letter-swapping and allow readers to more easily distinguish between letters.
Alphabet and Numbers in OpenDyslexic Font – Source
Mike James, a programmer with dyslexia, discusses his personal view of the font as well as how this could help the dyslexic community as a whole and programmers with dyslexia. James states that its benefits cannot truly be measured until there is some scientific testing, but it’s certainly a step in the right direction.
Check out the review here as well as a report by BBC News
OpenDyslexic Font Example - Source
