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Braille Works @BrailleWorks

Provides #ADA, 508 & #WCAG compliant materials for your customers who are #blind or visually impaired. #Braille, Large Print, #Audio & #Accessible PDF Services.

Joined December 2008
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Large print helps more people than most realize. And no, it’s not just “make the font bigger.” That matters when someone is reading a medical form, bank statement, benefits letter, or anything important. Learn more in our blog post, Who Benefits from Large Print Documents?
Large Print Supports Independence. Overhead view of someone's desk with a large print "Important Information About Your Benefits" document. Braille Works logo.

ALT Large Print Supports Independence. Overhead view of someone's desk with a large print "Important Information About Your Benefits" document. Braille Works logo.
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Large print can make information easier to read, understand, and use. For many people, it supports independence. That’s the point. Accessible formats help people get information without having to ask someone else to read it for them. bit.ly/4uLqibp

Who Benefits from Large Print Documents? You Might be Surprised.

Large print documents provide people with visual disabilities the information they need. You'll be surprised who benefits!

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Tables and charts can be useful. They can also become accessibility headaches. Accessible documents need structure that works visually and behind the scenes. Learn more in our blog, Creating Accessible Documents for People who are Blind.
Design Choices for Accessible PDFs. Readable fonts. Strong color contrast. Image descriptions. Simple tables. Text accessible. Braille Works logo.

ALT Design Choices for Accessible PDFs. Readable fonts. Strong color contrast. Image descriptions. Simple tables. Text accessible. Braille Works logo.
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A picture may be worth a thousand words. But for someone with a visual disability, that picture needs words that explain what matters. Accessible documents don’t remove creativity. They make sure information isn’t trapped where readers can’t access it. hubs.ly/Q04kDm5H0

Creating Accessible Documents for People who are Blind - Braille Works

When creating accessible documents, do not rely heavily on visual elements like photographs that cannot be adequately described in the text.

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The Title II extension gives government agencies more time to strengthen digital accessibility, but people still need access today. Accessible communication isn't a future project. It's a current responsibility. Learn more in our blog post, Discrimination at First Sight.
The deadline moved. The barrier didn’t. Digital accessibility isn’t just about compliance. It’s about people getting the information they need. Laptop sitting on a desk showing a public notice with a "no audio" symbol. Braille Works logo.

ALT The deadline moved. The barrier didn’t. Digital accessibility isn’t just about compliance. It’s about people getting the information they need. Laptop sitting on a desk showing a public notice with a "no audio" symbol. Braille Works logo.
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The ADA Title II WCAG deadline may be extended, but the need for digital accessibility isn't. People are still running into inaccessible PDFs, websites, and documents from state and local governments. Delayed access is a barrier. bit.ly/4ubfNgy

The Reality of Government Agencies Not Being ADA Compliant

Government agencies are mandated to provide consumers with information in accessible formats. So, what happens when equal access is denied?

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A healthcare experience doesn’t end with the appointment. Patients still need to read follow-up instructions, understand benefits, and review bills, and access important forms afterward. When those documents aren’t accessible, communication breaks down fast.
A patient’s experience doesn’t end with the appointment. Accessible communication is part of quality care. Doctor reviewing information with an older patient on a tablet. Braille Works logo.

ALT A patient’s experience doesn’t end with the appointment. Accessible communication is part of quality care. Doctor reviewing information with an older patient on a tablet. Braille Works logo.
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Accessible healthcare documents aren’t just about compliance. They help patients: - Understand instructions - Manage medications - Make informed decisions - Protect their privacy That’s good communication. And good communication is part of good care. hubs.ly/Q04j68Bk0

Accessible Healthcare Documents and Why They're Important

Patients who are blind or visually impaired have the right to request and receive accessible healthcare documents in their preferred format.

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One of the easiest ways to lower accessibility costs? Make documents easier to read in the first place. That solves more problems than people think. Learn more in our blog post, How to Save Money on Remediating WCAG Documents.
Did you know? You can take steps to lower the cost of making your documents WCAG accessible. Braille Works logo.

ALT Did you know? You can take steps to lower the cost of making your documents WCAG accessible. Braille Works logo.
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You can save money on remediation without cutting corners. Readable fonts help. Logical structure helps. Simpler layouts help. The truth is clean documents are cheaper to fix. hubs.ly/Q04j3n540

How to Save Money on Remediating WCAG Documents - Braille Works

Did you know that there are steps you can take to lower the cost of your WCAG documents? Check out these money-saving tips.

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ADA. WCAG. Section 508. Accessibility can start sounding like alphabet soup pretty quickly. Underneath all the acronyms, the goal is actually simple: people should be able to access and use information without barriers. Check out, What Does it all Mean?, to learn more.
ADA, WCAG, Section 508. What does it all mean? 2 people smiling and thinking while looking at a laptop. Braille Works logo.

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Accessibility jargon can make people feel like they need a law degree just to understand the conversation. What really matters is whether someone can read a document, navigate a website, fill out a form, or access information independently. hubs.ly/Q04hrc_L0

508, ADA, WCAG, Digital Accessibility… What Does It All Mean?

Navigating digital accessibility can be confusing. There are so many terms, acronyms, and statutes. It can be hard to keep them straight.

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Today we remember and honor all who served. In observance of the holiday, Braille Works is closed Monday, 5/25. We wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day.
Memorial Day written in print and braille. Remembering & Honoring all who served. Silhouette of a soldier saluting. Braille Works logo.

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Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Try this today: unplug your mouse and navigate the internet with only your keyboard. It sounds simple until it isn’t. That’s the point of GAAD. It reminds us that digital content should work for multiple ways of moving through the web.
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Seymour the camel peeking up from the bottom. Braille Works logo.

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A website can look great and still shut people out. That’s why Global Accessibility Awareness Day matters. People access digital content in different ways, and design choices can either open the door or create barriers. hubs.ly/Q04gKdtW0

Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day

The need for digital accessibility is more significant than ever. That's why we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

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WCAG helps helps: - people with disabilities. - people reading a phone in bright sunlight. - someone trying to watch a video in a noisy room. Good accessibility becomes a better experience for everyone. Learn more in our blog post, Why I Love WCAG (And You Should Too!).
WCAG Helps Everyone including those, with poor cell reception, with a broken arm, who misplace their glasses, outdoors in bright sunlight. Woman standing on a sidewalk while looking at her phone. Braille Works logo.

ALT WCAG Helps Everyone including those, with poor cell reception, with a broken arm, who misplace their glasses, outdoors in bright sunlight. Woman standing on a sidewalk while looking at her phone. Braille Works logo.

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Some websites just feel easier to use. You don’t have to fight the layout. The text is readable. The navigation makes sense. A lot of that comes back to WCAG standards and accessibility decisions, whether people realize it or not. hubs.ly/Q04gHdVl0

Why I Love WCAG (And You Should, Too!) - Braille Works

WCAG is easy to love! It gives everyone better access to the internet; not just people with disabilities. Pretty soon you'll love WCAG, too.

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What's the difference between Section 508 and WCAG? Section 508 is the requirement. WCAG is the roadmap. That’s the simplest way to explain the relationship between the two. Learn more in our blog post, 508 and WCAG: What’s the Difference?
508 vs WCAG. Section 508 is the law. WCAG is the roadmap. Braille Works logo.

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Section 508 doesn’t just apply to websites. It also covers digital documents, software, & other electronic communication used by federal agencies & organizations receiving federal funding. Accessibility touches more places than most people realize. bit.ly/4ueMryQ

508 and WCAG: What's the Difference? - Braille Works

Did you know that 508 and WCAG are two different things? It's a common mistake, but there are actually some key differences between the two.

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Screen readers don’t interpret documents the same way people do. They rely on structure, reading order, tags, and navigation behind the scenes. Accessible PDFs are built so both humans and technology understand content clearly. Learn more in our post, What is an accessible PDF?
5 Accessible PDF Must-Haves. Proper tags. Logical reading order. Alt text for images. Structured headings. Searchable text. Braille Works logo.

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