[access-uk] Re: prefered formats was Re: Re: Disabled persons rail card application form
- From: "Emma Wright" <emmajane9@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:07:13 +0000
I use that 20 point font to do my PhD in and it works ok! I also know a lot
of visually impaired people using a much larger font sizes, up to 36 point.
Most companies send my statements in it too, although some needed
encouragement from RNIB to send anything other than standard print in the
first place. What I really object to is companies who see 'large print' and
then simply photocopy a document from A4 to A3 when the font size is still
barely 14 point.
On 20/11/06, Dave Taylor <dave@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Emma,
>
> I know where you are coming from, but most of these things are mass
> produced
> and to get them to change is not easy. Yes, they need to make things
> accessible, but somebody filling it in over the phone and sending it to
> your
> doctor would count as providing an accessible service as they would be
> making a reasonable adjustment. That's why online access to things is so
> important as everybody can adapt it to their needs and it's easy to
> produce
> in the first place. I wonder if you would be better off stating a
> different
> alternative format from the start as that size print is quite inefficient
> to
> deal with anyway. Just a thought.
>
> Cheers
> Dave
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Emma Wright" <emmajane9@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 10:45 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Disabled persons rail card application form
>
>
> > It seemed a bit weird to me that the bits where you can choose to
> disclose
> > your information asked you to delete N if you don't want to share it,
> > which
> > makes it seem like you are saying yes. Maybe its just me though. I'd
> > also
> > like to see the option to choose font size rather than just specify
> large
> > print since there is no standard for this and for me most large print is
> > too
> > small unless it is size 20 point or above.
> > On 19/11/06, Ray's Home <rays-home@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >>
> >> Err, not making a big fuss here, but Andrew's message came through
> >> complete with three
> >> atachments. Aren't they supposed to be bollocked?
> >>
> >> From Ray
> >> I can be contacted off-list at:
> >> mailto:ray-48@xxxxxxxx
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf
> >> Of andrew shipp
> >> Sent: 19 November 2006 2:17PM
> >> To: access-uk
> >> Subject: [access-uk] Disabled persons rail card application form
> >>
> >>
> >> Hello All, I do apologise for the cross posting but I am trying to
> find
> >> out
> >> from as many people as possible if this new Disabled person rail card
> for
> >> is
> >> accessible to all, If anyone has any problems with this form please
> make
> >> a
> >> note of the problem and send it to me so I can send a copy to the
> >> appropriate people. For those of you that don't know, I tried to
> apply
> >> for one of these the other week and found the form online not
> accessible,
> >> so this posted here below is what they are proposing to do in text
> >> format..
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> OFFICE USE ONLY
> >>
> >> No DP
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Day Month Year
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> DISABLED PERSON'S RAILCARD APPLICATION FORM
> >>
> >> Please complete the appropriate sections and click on the boxes to mark
> >> them.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> * = delete as applicable
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ** = please type in required information
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I wish to apply for my FIRST Disabled Person's Railcard
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I would like a Disabled Person's Railcard that lasts for one year and
> >> costs
> >> £18.00 (Y/N*)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I would like a Disabled Person's Railcard that lasts for three years
> and
> >> costs £48.00 (Y/N*)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> My title is (Mr, Mrs, Rev etc.) **
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> My initials are **
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> My date of birth is **
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> My surname is **
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> My full postal address is **
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> My post code is **
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> My daytime telephone number is **
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> My email address is **
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Please enclose a cheque or postal order made payable to "RSP Ltd
> (DPRC)"
> >> or
> >> give us your credit, debit or charge card details below. WE accept
> >> payments
> >> by Visa, Delta, Mastercard, Switch Maestro, Amed and Rail Warrant.
> >> Unfortunately we cannot accept Visa Electron cards (Please do not send
> us
> >> cash).
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> My card is a Visa/Delta/Mastercard (Y/N*)
> >>
> >> AMEX (Y/N*)
> >>
> >> Switch (Y/N*) Issue number **
> >>
> >> Rail Warrant (Y/N*)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> My card number is **
> >>
> >> Expiry date **
> >>
> >> The name on the card is **
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> 1 So train companies can send you a reminder shortly before your
> Disabled
> >> Person's Railcard is due to run out, we will need to store your details
> >> on
> >> a
> >> computer. If you do not want to receive a reminder please delete 'N'
> here
> >> (Y/N*)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> 2 Train companies may want to understand more about their Disabled
> >> Person's
> >> Railcard holders and may, sometimes, use information from the mailing
> >> database (for example, regions where railcard holder live) to help them
> >> to
> >> improve facilities for disabled people. Sometimes the train companies
> may
> >> appoint agencies to get the valuable opinions of railcard holders by
> >> asking
> >> them to take part in surveys. If you do not want to take part in these
> >> surveys, please delete 'N' here: (Y/N*)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> 3 From time to time, we may want to allow companies to send you details
> >> of
> >> produces or information we think you may be interested in. Please
> delete
> >> 'N'
> >> here if you would not like to receive this information. (Y/N*)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I have read, understood and agree to the Conditions of the Disabled
> >> Person's
> >> Railcard. The details I have given are correct.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Signed ____________________________________________________
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Date _**_______________________________________________
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> If you would like a Braille sticker on your Railcard or Railcard
> wallet,
> >> please check one of the boxes below:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Railcard (Y/N*)
> >>
> >> Railcard wallet (Y/N*)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Why do you qualify for a Disabled Person's Railcard?
> >>
> >> (Please mark appropriate box and enclose the proof we ask for with our
> >> application form)
> >>
> >>
> >> Box 1
> >>
> >> Social Services Stamp
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I am registered blind or partially sighted: **A
> >>
> >> (Ask Social Services to certify your application form by
> >>
> >> Putting their official stamp in Box 1 opposite)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I am registered deaf: **B
> >>
> >> (Ask Social Services to certify your application form by
> >>
> >> Putting their official stamp in Box 1 opposite or enclose your
> >>
> >> NHS hearing-aid battery book)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I have epilepsy and still have fits even though I take medication for
> >> this:
> >> **C If you have ticked this box, please enclose the following:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> a.. A copy of your exemption certificate, which allows you to receive
> >> medication for your condition free of charge
> >> b.. Your customer copy of your prescription, or a photocopy of your
> >> prescription for your epilepsy medication containing one or more of the
> >> following drugs or their equivalent
> >>
> >> Lorazepam, diazepam, clonazepam, phenytion sodium, fosphenytoin,
> >> phenobarbital sodium, clomethiazole, paraldehyde and other medications
> in
> >> line with the National Society for Epilepsy guidelines.
> >>
> >>
> >> I receive
> >>
> >> Attendance Allowance (please enclose a copy of your award letter) **D
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> OR
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Disability Living Allowance **E
> >>
> >> (at the higher rate or lower rate for help with getting around
> (mobility)
> >> for one year or longer or at the higher or middle rate for help with
> >> personal care. Please enclose a copy of your reward letter)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> OR
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Severe Disablement Allowance **F
> >>
> >> (please enclose a copy of your award letter)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Long term incapacity benefit **G
> >>
> >> (please enclose a copy of your award letter)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I receive
> >>
> >> War Pensions Mobiltiy Supplement **H
> >>
> >> (please enclose a copy of your award letter)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> OR
> >>
> >> A War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or more disability **J
> >>
> >> (please enclose a copy of your award letter)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I have bought or leased a vehicle through the "Motability" Scheme **K
> >>
> >> (please enclose a copy of the leasing or hire-purchase agreement)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> How do you want to receive your renewal notices?
> >>
> >> (please delete 'N' from one box only)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I need these as:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Standard letter (Y/N*)
> >>
> >> Braille (Y/N*)
> >>
> >> Large print (Y/N*)
> >>
> >> Audio tape (Y/N*)
> >>
> >> Audio CD (Y/N*)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Now print this form, sign it and send it with your proof of
> qualification
> >> and payment to: Disabled Person's Railcard Office, PO Box 163,
> >> Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE12 8WX.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Thank you.
> >>
> >> Regards
> >>
> >> Andrew Shipp
> >>
> >> Located Northampton Northamptonshire UK
> >>
> >> Home phone...+44]0,1604 517007
> >>
> >> Mobile 07983598287
> >> Skype name...andyshipp55
> >>
> >> Ham callsign M 0 C E G
> >> Echolink node 220344
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> > Emma Jane Wright
> > School of Sociology and Social Policy
> > University of Nottingham
> >
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