Department for Work and Pensions and Office for Disability Issues Accessible communication formats Publication date: 2018 Ranking: essential This guidance sets out the legal requirements to provide alternative formats such as audio files, large print or British Sign Language interpreters…
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NHS Accessible Information Guidance
NHS England Publication date: 2017 (revised version) Ranking: essential In their words: “The Standard sets out a specific, consistent approach to identifying, recording, flagging, sharing and meeting the information and communication support needs of patients, service users, carers and parents…
Mobile tech and disabled people
Stephen Thompson, Institute of Development Studies (IDS) Mobile technology and inclusion of persons with disabilities Publication date: 2017 Ranking: useful In their words: “This K4D Emerging Issues report highlights research and emerging evidence that show how mobile-enabled services can help…
Tagged with: alternative formats, disability, inclusive access, Independent living
Posted in Accessible Information, Service Provision
Posted in Accessible Information, Service Provision
Quick links – alternative formats
North Somerset Council Publication date: 2012 – 2017 Ranking: useful A useful summary of guidance on a variety of format and language issues to make information accessible for everyone. To obtain a copy in an alternative language or format please…
Tagged with: alternative formats, communication, inclusive access, information
Posted in Accessible Information
Posted in Accessible Information
Inclusive communication
Office for Disability Issues Inclusive communication Publication date: August 2014 Ranking: essential In their words: “This guidance aims to help you to: communicate using inclusive language and know which words to use and avoid when writing about disability include disabled…
Tagged with: alternative formats, channel shift, inclusive access, language
Posted in Accessible Information
Posted in Accessible Information
Plain English guide
Plain English Campaign How to write in plain English Publication date: 2009 Ranking: essential A simple explanation of plain english and some key principles to help you write in a plain english style. Download a copy from the Plain English…
Website accessibility standards
Equality and Human Rights Commission / British Standards Institute PAS 78:2006 Guide to commissioning accessible websites Publication date: 2006, updated 2014 Ranking: useful Prepared originally by the former Disability Rights Commission, this comprehensive document sets out the specification requirements that…
Palantypists
Written or spoken English is not the way everyone communicates. Here is the second of four posts in the series on alternative formats. When signing doesn’t fit the bill, there’s another way of ensuring clearer communication if you are hearing…
Easy Read
Written or spoken English is not the way everyone communicates. Here is the last of four posts on what are known as alternative formats. So, what’s Easy Read all about? Watch MENCAP‘s video to see or download the guide. Easy Read video…
Accessible Information Guide 2014
North Somerset Council Publication date: 2014 Ranking: useful The Guide sets out the council’s policy for ensuring information is presented in an accessible style and in formats appropriate for everyone’s needs. It seeks to ensure that the council meets its…
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