§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what he is doing to encourage the wider dissemination of career information in alternative formats to blind and visually impaired people. [141554]
§ Mr. Wicks[holding answer 12 December 2000]: Section B 11 of the Requirements and Guidance for Careers Services states that information must be made available in ways that ensure clients with disabilities, including those with learning difficulties or sensory impairments, are able to access it. Equality of opportunity is a fundamental principle in provision of careers guidance and will be equally applicable to those working in the Connexions partnerships. Suppliers of career resources are encouraged to make their materials available in alternative formats to meet the needs of particular groups including blind or visually impaired. These include audio tapes, large print Braille and facilities in electronic formats, including websites to permit access by speaking browsers.