Accessible Formats Challenges and Opportunities
Discover the challenges and opportunities in accessible production, the work done by INBAF to promote accessible formats, and who benefits from these formats. Learn about their mission, background, and achievements in advancing accessibility for those with print difficulties. Explore the importance of creating accessible content and the upcoming European Accessibility Act 2025.
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ACCESSIBLE FORMATS Challenges and Opportunities Stuart Lawler Executive Director INBAF
Who are INBAF ? Mission: Mission: to advocate, support and advise on all aspects of accessible Formats. Background Background: Founded in 2011. Originally an umbrella group for Braille producers - but has expanded since. Founding Members Founding Members Library Access Services at Vision Ireland Reading Services at Childvision Arbour Hill Braille Production Service o o o
Our Work to Date o Successfully introduced the new Unified English Braille (UEB code in Ireland. o Completely updated the Irish Braille Code ( UIB). o Developed Guidelines for teaching of STEM subjects with Braille. o Continuous engagement with the community to inform and support on alternative formats and accessibility. o Recently joined as Associate Members of the Disability Federation of Ireland.
Who Uses Accessible Formats? Anyone who finds accessing regular print difficult: Anyone who finds accessing regular print difficult: o People who are Blind or Vision Impaired. o People with reading difficulties such as Dyslexia. o People with a physical disability that stops them from accessing print.
Challenges and Opportunities in Accessible Production Challenges: Challenges: o Time and costs. o Inequity in digital format creation. Accessibility varies depending on Assistive Technology. Opportunities: Opportunities: o Creating Accessible Content is the right thing to do! o European Accessibility Act 2025. Setting accessibility standards in Europe.
Thank You www.inbaf.ie info@inbaf.ie
