Hi Mark,
I recently tried to access comreg's website but found it impossible
using Jaws as all the links came up as numbers. As I understand it
comreg is a private company not an actual public body even though it
provides info for the consumer so how do things stand in this respect.
Can yyou make representations to them as I would have but the email
link couldn't be found
Gerry
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From: "Mark Magennis" <mark.magennis@xxxxxxx>
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Subject: [vicsireland] Exercise your right of access to public
services and information
You have a legal right to access public buildings, services and
information on the web and in print in formats that meet your needs.
All you have to do is ask. NCBI has created an easy to read guide that
leads you step-by-step through the process of requesting access,
making a complaint if it is denied and, if necessary, taking it
further until you get satisfaction. The guide is available on the NCBI
website at
www.ncbi.ie/living/exercising-your-rights/buildings-services-info.
Did you know that all public websites must be accessible to people
with vision impairments using assistive technology? You should have
equal access to useful and important services like like the Revenue
online tax service, timetables and bookings for bus or train,
government reports, public consultations and local authority planning
services. Some of these have already been made accessible, many with
the help of NCBI's Centre for Inclusive Technology (CFIT).
Did you know that public bodies must make all their publications
available on request in alternative formats such as Braille, large
print and audio? This includes important publications like the Lisbon
Treaty, the swine flu leaflet and the budget. Some of these were made
available with the help of NCBI's Library and Media Centre and
supplied to people on request.
But often you will still come across buildings and information that is
not accessible. One of the things holding back accessibility is that
few people ask for it. NCBI wants to make sure that you know how to
ask for it and what you can do if it is not supplied to you.
So exercise your rights and ask for what you want. Go to
www.ncbi.ie/living/exercising-your-rights/buildings-services-info to
read the step-by-step guide.
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