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In other words, communication must be equally effective for everyone! As such, we have asked presenters at the TASH Annual Conference to take the responsibility to provide any handout materials in alternative format. Participants at the conference do not register for specific workshops in advance, and may register for the conference on-site, therefore it is not possible to specify what types of alternate format will be requested. Because computer disk is perhaps the easiest and most versatile method, at a minimum all presenters are expected to have material available in this format. The following information may help you in preparing handouts that are accessible.

Computer Diskettes

Disks can be used for many purposes, such as for use with computers with voice output that can "read" data aloud; to print out Braille text or large print. Save your file in an ASCII format to maximize utility. It is recommended that 2-3 copies of material be available on disk.

Large Print Materials

Some people with visual disabilities can read large print. Large print materials can be made at low cost using a photocopier or a personal computer. Use a 16-point type size or larger (I 8 is best). The type should be double-spaced and printed on a high-contrast background.

All Printed Materials

Prepare text according to the following principles to maximize legibility (this benefits everyone in your presentation):

• Make information clear and easy to understand.
• Be conscious of the glare and background of the paper that you are using. Black lettering on yellow, off-white, or gray paper provides maximum legibility, with less glare than plain white paper.
• Leave right margins ragged; this leaves words evenly spaced, making text easier to read.
• Use lower case letters with initial capitals; this is more legible than all capitals.
• Minimize the number of typefaces used on a page.
• Use simple layout design

National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: 410-659-9314
Fax: 410-685-5653
http://www.nfb.org

American Foundation for the Blind
II Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY I 000 I
TDD: 212-502-7662
FAX-212-502-7777
http://www.afb.org 

Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
1331 F Street, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004-1 1 11
(800) USA-ABLE voice
(202) 653-7834 voice
(202) 272-5449 TDD

U.S. Department of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada 

ADA Information Line
1-800-514-0301 VOICE
1-800-514-0383 TDD

Whenever possible you should indicate on materials that they are available in alternate formats.

The following web site contains universal symbols for accessibility: