Informational Barriers

Both the form and content of information can constitute barriers to access for persons with disabilities.

For example, television programs that do not include captioning, subtitles, or in-set sign language interpretation are inaccessible to persons who are deaf. Similarly, television programming may also be inaccessible to persons who are blind unless audio description is available.

Information that is not provided in audio format, Braille, or other appropriate tactile forms may be inaccessible to persons who are blind.

In addition to form, the content of information is also of critical importance. For example, information that is not provided in plain language may not be accessible to persons with intellectual disabilities.