Many visually impaired users prefer light script on a dark background (e.g. white on black or yellow on dark blue) as this reduces glare. You also need to make sure that the paper is matt, as again glossy paper produces glare and makes reading more difficult. The font used should be sans serif e.g Arial.
 
Karen Atkinson
Manager RNIB Resource Centre
University of East London
 
 
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jackson, Elizabeth
Sent: 01 February 2005 08:23
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Posters

As recommended, cream or yellow background is recommended.  Also need to think about font type and size used.
 

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Liz Jackson
RNIB Acting Regional Manager
Education & Employment
London & South East
Tel: 020 7391 2138

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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Smith, Tony
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 11:24 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Posters

Does black words, on pale pink background, work for a poster?
 
Tony

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