Tape has the benefit that everyone is able to use it except those with very poor hearing. It is of particular benefit to people with learning difficulties, low literacy levels, or those who may have problems with their hands. Once you have chosen to use tape, you will need to decide whether to record the tape yourself or to go through a transcription agency. Doing it yourself may be appropriate if responding to an individual request, whilst an agency can produce a tape with a more ' professional' feel, often including music and other effects. How to order 10.
Braille is a system of raised dots which blind people can read with their fingers.
Many blind and partially sighted people prefer particular types of information in braille, for example information to be used in meetings or to be read silently. It is more common for it to be produced by a transcription agency. How to order 11. Creating accessible e-text information Labelling and sending Further information Making your information available in an electronic format can be a cheap and easy way to reach a growing number of blind and partially sighted people who have access to computers and other information technology devices. Examples of electronic information include computer files which may be sent on disk, CD-ROM or over the internet, information downloaded from an Internet site, audio files transmitted in a variety of formats and a growing number of other alternatives.