Help for the Visually Impaired

People with a useful amount of vision may find they are able to use the internet simply by increasing the font size, or changing their browser colour scheme to suit their preferences. This is accessed through 'Internet Options' within Internet Explorer or 'Preferences' in Netscape Navigator.

Alternatively, a screen magnification utility can enlarge the text and images on the computer screen. These can also alter the text and graphics size, and will enlarge the menus and dialogue boxes.

Those with little or no vision can read the internet using speech output and refreshable braille displays. This facility allows the website to be read aloud to the user or the text is displayed on a device positioned underneath the keyboard.

Detailed information on Web access for the visually impaired is available from the Royal National Institute for the Blind's website at www.rnib.org.uk.

"Think Twice" Booklet in Braille

An advice booklet addressing the concerns of older consumers has been produced in Braille, for distribution around the UK.

It includes advice about buying goods and services, doorstep sellers, junk mail, home safety and other topics.

 

Copies of this booklet in Braille are now available from Grampian Society for the Blind, 21 John Street, Aberdeen Tel. 01224 625622.

Please note: that Trading Standards do have a limited number of audio cassettes covering various aspects of consumer advice. Please call or e-mail for further information.

Other useful links for visually impaired readers :

Aberdeen City Council, Trading Standards Service,

St. Nicholas House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1BX

Telephone: (01224) 523737 Fax: (01224) 645786

 

Web http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/Aberdeen/

E-Mail: tradingstandards@aberdeencity.gov.uk

 

 

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