SAIF: Annual Report 2010
Introduction
SAIF aims to improve the accessibility of information to disabled people, carers and everyone who needs it. SAIF supports the right of disabled people to have access to information directly and in their preferred format. We provide guidance and the tools necessary for service providers to be as inclusive and accessible to as many people as possible. We promote the social model of disability and the user-led services that help break down the information barriers that many disabled people face.
Set up in 1997, SAIF is funded by the Scottish Government, employs two part-time project workers and is based in Consumer Focus Scotland (CFS). The SAIF advisory body is made up of 21 people drawn from disability-led organisations and information providers.
SAIF has:
- Produced the SAIF Standards for Disability Information and Advice Provision in Scotland, and a range of supplements to that publication.
- Established UPDATE, Scotland's national disability information service.
SAIF is:
- Supporting and developing the SAIF Standards.
- Working with local authorities and other to encourage the development of accessible information policies and practices.
- Producing guidance material to promote accessible information and accessible ecommunication.
- Providing support and training to organisations and agencies interested in improving the accessibility of their information services.
- Acting as an advisory body tot he Scottish Government.
