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2.1 Different Types of Alternative Formats

Paper formats

  • Braille
  • Easy Read
  • Large Print

Audio-visual formats

  • CD
  • British Sign language DVD
  • Audio Cassette
  • DVD

Electronic formats

  • Documents , e.g. Word, PowerPoint
  • Email
  • Flash Drive
  • CD ROM
  • Social Networks, Podcasts, Videocasts, Blogs
  • Texts
  • Websites

Following SAIF guidelines will help to cut down requests for information in alternative formats. However, service organisations should:

  • put a statement on all their publications that the information is available in alternative formats,
  • have a system in place to respond, in good time, to requests for information in an alternative format.
  • Review your system in the light of emerging technologies.