The information revolution has meant that, with speech synthesis and Braille display technology, for the first time people with a serious sight problems can access enormous amounts of information. Website designers must give a little creative thought to how they design websites if this potential is to become a reality. But this is also a civil rights issue.
Disabled people have a right to access the same information as everyone else.
RNIB hopes that when web designers take on board the guidelines in the video such frustrations can be eliminated. Since September 1999, RNIB has provided a Website auditing service. Contact the Web Development Team for details. RNIB, Registered Charity Number 226227.