Information about accessibility
Did you know only 5 per cent 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?
- How to make your information accessible
- Accessible curriculum material
What is accessible information?
Blind, deafblind and partially sighted people need 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.
Our accessible format production staff turn printed words and pictures into formats that blind people can read. Formats include:
Accessible versions are made by the RNZFB solely for the use of people who have a print disability, as defined in the Copyright Act 1994.
For more information you can email our accessible format production team on workflow.coordinator@rnzfb.org.nz
How to make your information accessible
We can be contracted to convert written material into accessible formats, or to advise about the accessibility of print or digital publications. For more details please email workflow.coordinator@rnzfb.org.nz
Accessible curriculum material
We produce textbooks, handouts and exam materials in accessible formats for blind and partially sighted school students under contract to the Ministry of Education.
For more information about obtaining curriculum materials in accessible formats, contact Homai Special Formats Library: phone 0800 24 33 33 and choose option 5 or phone (09) 268 3215, fax: (09) 268 3216 or email homailibrary@rnzfb.org.nz
