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Enhancing Accessibility in Digital Formats: A Guide to Individual Needs and Personalization

This guide explores the importance of accessible formats for individuals with diverse needs, emphasizing personalization and the use of multiple formats, including audio and tactile options. It covers essential elements such as font choice, color contrast, and document navigation for clear comprehension. Tools like screen readers, braille translation software, and text-to-speech applications are discussed. By focusing on VAK principles (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic) and practical strategies, this guide aims to empower users and enhance inclusivity in digital communication.

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Enhancing Accessibility in Digital Formats: A Guide to Individual Needs and Personalization

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  1. IntroductionWhy accessible formats? • Individual needs and personalisation • Multiple formats • VAK principal

  2. Text Accessible formats Audio Tactile

  3. Font • Sans Serif • Enlarge • 12 point minimum • Colour • Text • Background • Hi/low contrast • Style – navigation • Headings • Bulleted lists • Normal style • Spacing • 1 .15 to 1.5 Word Text PDF • Scan an existing document • Take an existing document from Word • Accessibility check • Alternative view – reflow text • Personalisation • Read aloud • Professional image Powerpoint Visually impaired Hearing impaired

  4. Word talk • MP3 • Plugin • Balbolka • MP3 • Text to speech • DAISY • AMIS software • JAWS • screenreader Software Audio • Tablets • Kindle • iPad • E-readers • Dedicated e-ink readers Assistive technology

  5. Braille • Grade 1 • Grade 2 • Embosser • Impact printer without ink • Uses Braille translation software • Brailler • Braille typewriter • SMART Brailler with audio feedback Text Tactile • Tactile • Simpler and bolder • Dots and line replace colour • Can be produced on Swell paper • Orally described • Word or Powerpoint • Large print • Clearer and simpler • Choice of colour Image

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