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Checklist for E-Text

Use this checklist to determine when an E-text master for either a new or existing publication is strongly recommended.

How to use the Checklist: Print this page and check off YES or NO as applicable.

If the answer is yes to one or more of these questions, you should seriously consider producing an E-text master.

1. Does the publication have information that is vital to a person's well being?

Examples:

  • Government support payments
  • Information on health care
  • Tax information

__ YES
__ NO

2. Does the publication have information that is obviously relevant to people with disabilities or seniors?

Examples:

  • Retirement information
  • Information on home renovations to accommodate aging or disability
  • Programs and services specifically for people with disabilities or seniors

__ YES
__ NO

3. Has the publication already been requested by people with disabilities?

__ YES
__ NO

4. Is the publication actively promoted in your marketing materials (as opposed to a product no longer in active circulation)?

__ YES
__ NO

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