What is Books for All?
Books for All is a comprehensive programme of support to pupils with print disabilities, their teachers and support staff. Knowing how to find, use and make accessible books and information is not only an effective and efficient way of supporting pupils, but it helps authorities to fulfill their duties under the Equality Act 2010 to provide information in an accessible format. Teachers and pupils all over Scotland are tremendously enthusiastic about Books for All.
Many "print-disabled" pupils can benefit from learning resources in alternative formats. For example:
- Students who have a physical difficulty with holding books or turning pages can access materials in a digital format on the computer or device.
- Students with visual impairment, specific learning difficulties, dyslexia, or reading difficulties can read material if it is printed in a larger or different font, or on coloured paper, or displayed on computer. Pupils with reading difficulties can also have the text read out by the computer or by listening to audio books.
- Students with learning difficulties may benefit from simplified language, books printed in a simpler font or layout, or from books with symbols, or from audio books.
- Students with hearing impairment may need simplified language, audio books or multimedia resources with signed video.
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