People with a learning difficulty can use text-to-speech software to read documents on a computer.

True or False

TRUE. These software programs typically read text aloud while highlighting the spoken word on the screen. Options might include a dictionary, word prediction, and spell checking.

The Australian National University has a good online resource on programs specifically for people with a learning disability, at: http://www.anu.edu.au/disabilities/atproject/

2.

Braille is becoming redundant as more blind people use computers to access information.

True or False

FALSE

Braille is still an important tool for many people who are blind.  It is portable, and can be used by people who are deaf-blind.  Braille can be produced more quickly using embossers and computers.  Braille readers can also read directly from a computer using a refreshable Braille display.

3.

Only 10 per cent of a book can be reproduced for a person with a print disability.

True or False

FALSE

If a book is not available in the format required by a person with a print disability, an educational institution can reproduce all of the book.  For more information, see What training providers need to know about copyright (CD)

4.

There is a service in Queensland that can narrate printed work, and provide recordings on CD for a person with a print disability.

True or False

TRUE

Queensland Narrating Service provides this service.

5.

Enlarging materials from A4 to A3 paper is quite acceptable for a person with low vision.

True or False

FALSE

A3 paper is awkward to read, carry and store.  Enlarging text in this way might not provide adequate magnification for a person with low vision.

For guidelines on producing large print materials, go to Large print materials (CD).