This briefing document is a supplement to the Great Barrier Brief and concisely explains what blind and vision impaired people need from today’s telecommunications companies. The phone takes on a particularly important role for people who are blind or who have other disabilities as many of us have limited access to urban transport. Information is given in areas including standard Phone Lines, mobile Phones, telephone directories, accessible information, websites and staff training.

This briefing document is a supplement to the Great Barrier Brief and concisely explains what blind and vision impaired people need from today’s telecommunications companies. The phone takes on a particularly important role for people who are blind or who have other disabilities as many of us have limited access to urban transport. Information is given in areas including standard Phone Lines, mobile Phones, telephone directories, accessible information, websites and staff training.