Accessible format production
Did you know only 5% of all printed material is available in formats that blind people can read?
Imagine if you weren't able to read the newspaper over breakfast on a Sunday morning, cook a meal out of your favourite recipe book or read a novel on the beach... Having access to information provides a sense of independence and personal empowerment.
What is accessible information?
Blind and partially sighted people need to be able to access all types of information that is published in print.
Manuals on using household appliances, restaurant menus, music scores and full-length books are all types of information that blind and partially sighted people need to be able to access.
We turn printed words and pictures into formats that blind and partially sighted people can read. Formats include:
Members can make requests for personal material (such as unpublished documents, personal correspondence or small extracts from published works) to be turned into accessible formats by contacting the library on 0800 24 33 33 option 2, (09) 355 6969, or library@rnzfb.org.nz
