Address people by their name and introduce yourself (don’t assume they will recognise your voice)

Avoid situations where there is competing noise

Speak naturally and clearly in your normal speaking voice

Continue to use body language as this affects the tole of your voice

Use accurate and specific language when giving directions

Relax and be yourself!

For overhead lighting use florescent lights Use blinds or tint the windows to control

glare Use general and direct lighting from a

lamp. Encourage the person to experiment with lighting

Maintain even lighting throughout the building

Use black text on white paper A sighted person can assist in reading

material Use upper and lower case letters for

better visibility – do not use capitals only. Do not underline words For typed print – Arial font style above 12

pts is recommended Magnifiers can be useful

High contrast colours such as black on white make objects easier to see

Tips: Use dark liquid in light cups and vice

versa Use plain colours rather that patterns Use contrast to assist with the office

environment eg. contrasting black stair railing on a white wall

Contrasting door knobs, doors, windows walls and floor coverings will assist

Large tactile room numbers and signs are helpful

Fully open or close doors Use matt finish paints on surfaces to reduce

glare Ensure things are well organised and stored

in consistent locations Reduce clutter Glass doors should be well marked Mark the edge of all steps and ramps with

high contrast paint or tape.

You can get information and support from:

Vision Australia1300

847466www.visionaustralia.org