SAIF: SAIF Annual Report 2012
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 18 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, the national disability information service.
SAIF:
- Promotes accessible information throughout all areas of the community and for all disabled people.
- Produces and provides guidance in response to demand for printed information, electronic information and information in multiple formats
- Provides practical support and training to local and national service providers to help them develop accessible information policies and practices and comply with the Equality Act 2010.
- Acts as an advisory body to the Scottish Government and brings together the interests of disabled people and information providers to promote and increase the provision of accessible information.