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Tips to Achieve Accessibility in Documents and Communications
Persons with disabilities sometimes experience accessibility barriers when trying to read information or listen to conversations. Here are some resources for increasing access in documents and communication.
Web Pages
To learn how to make information on your website accessible to people with disabilities go to:
To send a file, save the document as a "TEXT FILE” and paste it into the body of your message or attach it as a separate file.
Computer Disk
Transfer materials to disk using a text or ASCII file. Consult with the user requesting materials.
Large Print
If your document is generated by a computer, change the font size to 14 point or higher and reprint. You may need to reformat your document. The same effect can be achieved by a copy machine by enlarging the document and recopying.
Audio Tape
Contact Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Inc. at 512/323-9390 or the Texas State Library Talking Book Program for resources at 512/463-2831.
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
Texas State Library Talking Book Program
Braille
The Texas State Library's Talking Book Program has information about resources for Braille transcription services. Contact 512/463-2831.
Sign Language Interpreters
Contact the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 512-451-8494 (VOICE/TDD) to refer you to a local contract provider.
Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
List of Local Service Providers
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A number of service types and styles are available. Contact the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for more information at 512-451-8494.
Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Telephone Relay Services
Dial 7-1-1 to reach a Relay Operator who will facilitate communication with a person who is deaf, hard of hearing and uses a TDD. You can request Speech to Speech relay services to facilitate communication with individuals who have speech disabilities. Encourage all Relay Users to dial 9-1-1 for Emergency Calls.