Alternative Format Media

Alternative Format Media / Transcription Services
 

Over 2 million people in the UK have significant sight loss, making it impossible to read standard print. With the impact of the Disability Discrimination Act and the significant spending power of this sizeable group, can you afford not to provide alternative formats? RNC have produced a comprehensive service to meet the needs or all organisations and customers. The main formats requested are:
 

Braille:  Large Print:   Audio:  Tactile Images:  Web Site Audits:

Braille is a widely recognised system of dots that provide tactile information to the reader. Any document can be transcribed into Braille. Large print is another option providing access to written materials for people with partial sight loss. There is also a growing demand for audio transcriptions where materials are put onto CD, MP3, tape or Daisy formats and you can choose either a human voice recording or text to speech. Tactile drawings are produced on swell paper which is a robust material which offers a product which is contusive to the customer as it has a soft tactile which is not abrasive to the finger tips.   

Examples documents are:

• Restaurant menus
• Tariff charges
• Labelling
• Price lists
• Business cards
• Signage and price tags
• Recruitment packs
• Application and claim forms
• FE and HE prospectus
• Policy documents
• Annual reports
• Service Provider Information leaflets e.g. Local Council, NHS Information leaflets including GP surgeries.

Minimum charge of £25.00 (*excluding tactiles)

Quotations are generated upon receipt of an electronic or hard copy of the document and charges are based upon:

• Word Count
• Graphical explanations
• E-copy
• Customer preference for binding and presentation e.g. stapled, treasury tagged

*Tactile images are provided as a bespoke service. Quotations are generated upon request and depend upon the number and complexity of the tactiles required. Prices start from £140.00 each. Popular diagrams include:

• Floor plans
• Maps
• Graphical data
• Architectural drawings
• Technical data
• Charts and diagrams

How Accessible is Your Website?

Over 80% of websites do not meet basic accessibility guidelines. If your organisation operates a website in the UK, you should be aware of Part 3 of the Disability Discrimination Act, since it is unlawful for websites to discriminate against internet users with disabilities. The knock-on effect of an accessibility audit is that once compatible they are usually easier to use by everyone. The easier it is to navigate your site, the more customers are likely to use it.

RNC provide a three tier service:

Tier 1: Web site audit - we visit your web site and test its accessibility

Tier 2 : Audit and Report - we visit and audit your website providing you with a detailed report including recommendations to develop accessibility

Tier 3: Audit, Report, Adjust - we visit, audit, report and repair ensuring accessibility. This gold star service affords you the right to promote your commitment to accessibility by displaying our RNC endorsement logo.

Prices vary depending on the size and complexity of your web site. Please call our Consultancy and Specialist Training Advisor Kay Smillie for more information or a quote on 01432 376389 or email kay.smillie@rnc.ac.uk