Alternative format production provides an alternative to standard print. Alternative formats can be used by a wide range of individuals and can provide greater communication outcomes when integrated into mainstream communication strategies.
Alternative format production may include:
- audio cassette, CD or audio file
- large print
- Braille
- easy/plain English
- tactual and bold-print graphics - tactual graphics are raised line diagrams used for the production of maps or similar documents. They include Braille legends and captions. Bold print graphics render diagrams into a format more easily used by people with low vision. Tactual graphics often accompany Braille versions of information while bold print graphics most often accompany large print versions
- e-text - there is a range of strategies that can be applied to ensure that electronic information is as accessible as possible. Strategies and approaches can be applied to the construction of documents on both web sites and other documents such as Word, Rich Text, ASCII and more.
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References:
Vision Australia 2008, Print Alternatives, Vision Australia, Enfield, viewed 23 February 2008, <http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=612>.