Justin,
I looked at this issue in the past and discovered from many visually impaired people that simply using a small card prepared on a Minolta machine worked well. It avoided the personal contact issues and ensured the text was large enough to be read. I carried it in my wallet. It was slight bigger than the size of an index or cue card.
I occaisonally used it when visiting older people in their homes who used security chains on their doors. You can pass it to them and they can read it easily even if they can't hear you very well.
We have a Minolta machine for plans for the Access Group so I'll make you one up if you send me your details!
Anthony
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From: Accessibuilt list on behalf of Ryan, Justin
Sent: Fri 02/06/2006 11:23
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Subject: embossed name badges
Dear All
Has anyone come across a manufacturer who can produce a name badge that is embossed rather than engraved so that visually impaired people who cannot read a name badge might well be able feel it, to give them confidence it is a member of staff who is assisting them not a stranger! ( or it could be just an embossed plaque with the company name on, maybe with braille as well, as I guess it might be embarrassing for female staff who wear a lapel badge!) Looked at several badge makers web sites and none so far seem to mention that it is in their product range.
Kind Regards
Justin Ryan
Accessibility and Inclusion Manager
London and South Eastern Railway ,
Floor 3, Friars Bridge Court,
41-45 Blackfriars Road,
London, S.E.1 8PG
T. 0207 620 5174 int 00-0075174
M. 07771 827121
F. 0207 620 5547
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