Hi all,
I am also raising awareness about this issue in my institution. I recognise that a lot of universities do not use the RNIB recommendations that came out of research that they have done.
The recommended font is a minimum of arial font 12 as it enables majority of people to access documenets. Times New Roman is discouraged as a lot of people with varying visual impairments  find it difficult to read due to the squiggles. Other  clear fonts are verdana and tahoma. For people like me who need larger font than 12, this can be provided as a Reasonable Adjustmen.   You will also notice from the RNIB guidance that text that is overlain with graphics is difficult to read and is therefore discouraged. (see thier webiste or ring for guidance).
 
This issue is worth discussing and I am interested to hear what others think or do.
 
Regards
 
Anne
 

From: HE Administrators equal opportunities list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Penny Alder
Sent: 06 July 2007 08:58
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Subject: accessible formats for documents - font sizes

Dear all
 
We are having discussions about font sizes used in external documents.  I know that guidance is that we should use 12pt as a minimum in order to reach as many people as possible and that is what I have advised.
 
I have been asked to find out what other institutions do so any information would be gratefully received.
If you want to reply off-line my contact details are below.
 
Penny
 

Penny Alder

Equality and Diversity Advisor

Human Resources Department

University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester

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