For those people with vision impairment reading written documents can sometimes be difficult. Using large print in documents can often enable the person to read independently.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
For people with vision impairment, accessing the printed word on either hard copy or computer based documents for work purposes can sometimes be challenging. To enable easier access to print there are a range of options including:
- bringing a book closer to the face
- printing on coloured paper
- printing in larger fonts
- using a portable or desktop screen magnifier
- using coloured acetates
- using lower case letters rather than capitals to make reading easier
- using printing rather than cursive writing.
Other options for accessing the printed word include:
References
Vision Australia 2010, Large Print Guidelines, Vision Australia, Enfield, viewed 4 June 2011, http://www.visionaustralia.org/info.aspx?page=784.