Light coloured text against a dark background assists readability. The text should be bright and in a clear font. If it is necessary for the information to scroll, it should do so slowly with sufficient text displayed on the screen at any one time to make reasonable sense of the message. It is possible to design websites so that they are accessible to those using text to speech computer systems. Large Print 6.7 Many people with poor eyesight will be able to read large print.
Large print is easy and simple to produce on most standard word processors and printers.
Legibility is enhanced by using black type on off white or pale yellow paper. If coloured text is to be used, it should be in a dark tone. Many organisations around the country have good quality recording and production equipment, such organisations include the RNIB and many local associations for blind and partially sighted people. A small number of people have a hearing and visual impairment. They will not be able to access information by any of the means listed above other than possibly braille.