Alternative Formats and Media

Mandatory

In addition to meeting online accessibility requirements (eg W3C guidelines), agencies should be able to provide information in alternative formats when requested or required.

The Commonwealth Disability Strategy operates within a framework of legislation, including the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. The Strategy complements a number of other (including those of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission) to make information, particularly electronic information, accessible to people with disabilities.

Why Must I?

• Disability Discrimination Act 1992

Note that agencies are required to report progress against the Commonwealth Disability Strategy in their annual reports.

How Do I?

• Better Information and Communication Practices (Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs)

Who Can Help?

For queries and assistance contact:

• Commonwealth Disability Strategy, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - cds@facsia.gov.au
• Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission - disabdis@humanrights.gov.au

What's Related?

• Accessibility
• Assistive Technologies