There are almost two million people in the UK with a sight problem. RNIB's See it Right book and companion CD-Rom can help you make your information accessible to them.
See it Right book contents
The See it Right book gives organisations the tools they need to improve their policies and procedures in terms of information provision. The book is split into eight sections and the contents include the following:
About See it Right
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Why organisations should make the effort.
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Updates on the law regarding accessible information.
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What can people with sight problems see?
Statistics
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Prevalence of sight loss.
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Reading formats.
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How to calculate the quantities to produce.
Printed information
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How do people with sight problems read print?
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RNIB clear print guidelines.
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What is large print?
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Designing printed forms.
Audio information
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How to produce audio information in-house.
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Producing audio versions of forms.
Tactile information
Electronic information
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How people with sight problems use a computer.
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Using common software packages, such as Word and Excel accessibly.
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Electronic and HTML forms.
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Web pages
Signage
Further steps
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Adopting an accessible information policy.
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Including people with sight problems in meetings and presentations.
Initial guidance on many of these topics is available on this website. The book itself gives more detailed information and examples, and provides a valuable lasting reference.
See it Right CD-Rom
Each book comes with an HTML CD-Rom. As well as the full contents of the book the CD-Rom contains downloadable examples of best practice and checklists on all aspects of producing accessible information.
CD-Rom multiple user licence
A user licence is available to enable sharing of the guidelines across an organisation - the price of this will be negotiated on an individual basis based on the number of users. Call 020 7391 2006 or email seeitright@rnib.org.uk for more information.
Place your order
The book is available in print, braille or on audio CD and can be purchased from the RNIB online shop. Alternatively you can call RNIB on 0303 123 9999 or email cservices@rnib.org.uk
RNIB consultancy services
RNIB's accessible information consultancy provides information, training and support to help businesses make their services and products accessible to people with sight problems.