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Accessible admissions materials at a university (self.Blind)
submitted by gerttury
I am working on helping make a universities admissions materials accessible. We have three major publications that we give to prospective students; a view book, a parents guide, and a general info booklet. We’re looking at either producing digital versions for screen readers, Braille versions, or if the need is there both.
Braille versions would be expensive, but we could have them available on campus but not to take home. These publications also change every few months, so keeping them up to date could be a challenge.
Digital versions or audio files could be easily distributed and would be easier to be kept up to date.
Would it be best to have digital versions of the text for screen readers, or would Braille be preferred in most situations? Or both? Thanks in advance for any info!
Braille versions would be expensive, but we could have them available on campus but not to take home. These publications also change every few months, so keeping them up to date could be a challenge.
Digital versions or audio files could be easily distributed and would be easier to be kept up to date.
Would it be best to have digital versions of the text for screen readers, or would Braille be preferred in most situations? Or both? Thanks in advance for any info!
vwlsmssng 7 points 3y ago
Digital versions with described pictures and tested for compatibility with VoiceOver and other screen readers would be appreciated by some one I know.
Otherwise large print could work, but it can get tiring quickly.
Otherwise large print could work, but it can get tiring quickly.
BenandGracie 3 points 3y ago
As someone who reads braille, if you have a copy in digital format on your website, I would just use that. Most places don't have their materials in braille, so I am perffectly happy reading something in a digital format. I can use my screen reader with a braille display to get the information the way I like.
You might want to check the disability laws though. You might be required to provide a braille format upon request. I do not know what the laws say on this.
You might want to check the disability laws though. You might be required to provide a braille format upon request. I do not know what the laws say on this.
FrankenGretchen 2 points 3y ago
Do you have print available for everyone else or is it all electronic? If you provide print, then having the option of a braille copy for blind students is equal treatment. You can make the offer on websites or on advertising that a braille copy of whatever you offer in print can be provided on request. You're not going to get many requests but printing one ad needed will make better economic sense than having unused outdated copies lying around. Having an electronic version for everyone is what many colleges are doing so you wouldn't be amiss if you took that route and stepped away from print for some parts of your package.
Hakuismymaster 1 points 3y ago
As a current university student, I definitely think that an electronic version would’ve been so helpful! With described pictures and is PDF friendly for screen readers.
CloudyBeep 1 points 3y ago
I think that electronic documents on the university's website would be the most useful.
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