We highly encourage Employers to make your materials, business cards,  brochures, job vacancy lists, etc accessible in different formats.  Here is a list of alternative formats:

• Computer disks:  People with visual, learning, or fine motor disabilities often use electronic versions of information with voice output hardware and software. People with fine motor disabilities might find it easier to read from a computer monitor than to turn the pages of a book, and people with visual or learning disabilities could manipulate the text (e.g., change the color of the text or background, enlarge the font) to make it easier to read.
• Large Print:  Copies of products could be reformatted in at least 16 to 18 point type (Arial or Times Roman font suggested) for people with visual disabilities.
• Braille: Copies of marketing materials and job information could be reformatted for Braille.
• Sound recordings/audiobooks:  A sound recording could be made of any print material.  If there is a lot of text involved, materials can be sent to Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic (866) 493-3717. Costs vary according to length of document, formats, and number of copies duplicated.

For more information vist the Job Accommodations Network.

Communicating With and About People with Disabilities

Individuals are sometimes concerned that they will say the wrong thing, so they say nothing at all—thus further segregating people with disabilities. On this website you will find some suggestions on how to relate to and communicate with and about people with disabilities.

Disability Employment 101

This website provides employers with information on hiring people with disabilities including how to find qualified workers with disabilities, learning from other businesses, etc.  This information can be downloaded in PDF or text formats. 

Bottom-Line Reasons to Hire Disabled by Allan Appel written for San Diego Union-Tribune