Potentially Inaccessible Information

(Notes courtesy of NCBI)

Potentially Inaccessible Information

• Job advertisements.
• Courses available, recreation.
• Directions and maps.
• Signage.
• Notice boards.

Suggestions for making information accessible.

• Large, clear print, in accessible Font (Arial is good size 14 at least) matt finish, well lit.
• Computer disc – many people with vision impairment have access to computers and have screen-enlarging or screen-reading software; but remember not everybody has these facilities.
• Website – make sure yours is accessible. Contact NCBI.
• E-mail. Make sure attachments are in accessible format – PDF cannot be read by screen-readers.
• Braille or Tape. Many but not all people with vision impairments read Braille. Phone (01) 8642266 for information about converting documents into Braille, or onto audio-tape.
• People often manage by using magnification aids so make the information available in print or displayed at their level/height.