It's all in the small print…
The decision whether or not to read the small print at the bottom or on the back of a document is one taken for granted by many people with sight.
It can be full of legal jargon which isn't very easy to read at the best of times, and you are often asked to acknowledge reading it to establish a legally binding contract.
But what if you didn't have the option to read the text? If the text is too small to read, and not presented in a format you can access?
Would you be happy to sign that document in the knowledge there might be terms and conditions you are not aware of?
The solution can be very straightforward - ensure you have an accessible electronic copy of the document, web page, or word processor format which you could share directly with the individual concerned, or send to have converted to an accessible format.
Over the last few years some companies have worked hard to improve the legibility of their documents, which has resulted in the "small print" increasing in size. This not only makes it easier for everyone to read, it also shows that the organisation concerned is open and isn't trying to hide anything.
RNIB recommends all printed documents are a minimum of 12 point, and preferably 14 point to meet our Clear print guidelines.