This is the DCS EasyRead page.  This page has a list of alternative explanations for some words and the full names of acronyms (for example, ECDL = European Computer Driving Licence).

If you feel an explanation is missing, please contact  and will include that word or acronym, within reason of course.

Expert by Experience   -   Good at what you do because you have done it before.

Purpose                       -   A reason for the use ofan object or what the outcome of 
                                        doing something will be.

LIT                              -   Local Implementation Team.  (This is a group that looks 
                                        at services for people with mental health problems)

Discrimination               - When people are treated differently for some reason.

AAA                            - Access Awareness Attitudes.  (This a project looking at 
                                       teaching children at School about disabilities)

Bullying                         - This is when someone shouts or makes you feel upset
                                        and lowers your confidence

Harrassment                  - Unwelcome behaviour that makes a person feel scared, upset or shy.

Narrator                        - Someone who says what is happening

CIC                              - Community Interest Company (This is a company that is set up
                                       to do good things for people)

IT                                 - Information Technology (This is to do with the use of computers)