uk.people.disability

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> On 14 Jul, 09:07, jobo...@ wrote:
>> Would the Disability Discrimination Act be the route to go to
>> highlight(!) the difficulty some can have in reading the labels on
>> jars, tins and packets?
>> The cooking instructions and contents are often in a typeface too
>> small to be of use to any but the eagle-eyed and the text and label
>> background colour can be in awkward combinations - red on black, green
>> on red/purple, etc. I've noticed that the space issue can often be
>> dealt with were the manufacturer to wrap their label *completely*
>> round the container - the contents of a jar can still be seen through
>> its neck.
>
> OK, so what type of label would be of use for someone who has limited
> sight?
> Never mind those who go shopping and forget their glasses.
>
> Will everyone be happier with less information on the packet but much
> larger type? Many items of course only being small packets/tins
> anyway.
> The important thing for my family is whether a packet or tin has milk
> in its ingredients. Others will need to know different things.
> Is such a change "reasonable"? Or are there products to help people
> see written labels better?
>
> Martin <><
>
What is wrong with a symbol of some distinguishing colour. Perhaps with the
added value of yon wee raised bump thingies, (I can't spell Braille), .
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Robert Peffers,
Kelty,
Fife,
Scotland, (UK).