--- title: International Day of Persons with Disabilities - Braille Works description: International Day of Persons with Disabilities is perfect to increase awareness and share Accessible Document solutions. --- [Skip to content](https://hubspot.kelp.agency/braille-works/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities#main-content) [Beat the Holiday Rush](https://calendly.com/block-renovation-consultation/consult-with-a-block-advisor?a1=banner&month=2021-12) and Get $3000 Towards Your Project. 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The purpose of this day is to promote an understanding of the issues that people with disabilities face. At the same time, IDPWD seeks to increase an accessible and inclusive environment for people with disabilities.  Braille Works is “Making the World a More Readable Place™” for people with visual and reading disabilities, such as dyslexia. We think IDPWD is the perfect day to increase awareness and share accessible document solutions for everyone. [![Collage of faces from all walks of life and abilities](https://hubspot.kelp.agency/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/personal-3108157_1920_edit-700x467.jpg?width=700&height=467&name=personal-3108157_1920_edit-700x467.jpg)](https://hubspot.kelp.agency/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/personal-3108157_1920_edit.jpg) ## Understand the Facts about Visual and Neurological Disabilities Did you know [43 million people](https://www.iapb.org/learn/vision-atlas/magnitude-and-projections/global/) across the globe live with blindness and 295 million people have a moderate-to-severe visual impairment? In the United States, approximately [710,000 adults live with blindness](https://www.iapb.org/learn/vision-atlas/magnitude-and-projections/gbd-regions/high-income-north-america/), and 18 million adults have significant vision loss. Plus, there are over 40 million adults in America who have dyslexia. That’s why your organization needs to understand your clients’ and potential clients’ needs for accessible documents. ### Visual and Neurological Disabilities  Many factors contribute to blindness and vision loss. The most common eye disorders are [refractive errors](https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/refractive-errors), [macular degeneration](https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/age-related-macular-degeneration), [cataracts](https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/cataracts), [diabetic retinopathy](https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy), and [glaucoma](https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucoma). Genetic conditions and accidents can also lead to visual disabilities.  [Dyslexia](https://brailleworks.com/dyslexia-hidden-disability/) and other neurological disabilities can affect a person’s ability to process standard print. It also affects their overall ability to read and write. These are [hidden disabilities](https://www.accessibility.com/disabilities/invisible-disabilities) because one cannot identify dyslexia or other neuro-based disabilities simply by looking at or speaking with someone. ## Accessible Communication Promotes Inclusion  You might be wondering, how can someone with a visual disability read standard print materials? The answer is simple. They read with the use of modifications and accommodations. Sound confusing? Well, the truth is it’s pretty simple. Technology and innovation have made life easier for many of us. Plus, for a person with a visual disability, the world has become [accessible](https://brailleworks.com/make-it-accessible-an-appeal-to-the-business-world/) through these innovations.  Your organization can help Make the World a More Readable Place™ for people with visual and neurological disabilities just by ensuring accessible communications are readily available. Here are a few ways to make communications accessible that will make you a champion for people with visual disabilities and blindness while [keeping you legal](https://brailleworks.com/accessible-documents-positive-approach-to-compliance/) in the process. [![Hands reading a braille display](https://hubspot.kelp.agency/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hands_reading_braille_display.jpg?width=1366&height=768&name=hands_reading_braille_display.jpg)](https://hubspot.kelp.agency/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hands_reading_braille_display.jpg) ### Digital Accessibility According to federal and state laws, businesses must provide accessible documents **when** a person with a disability asks. But did you know that almost all digital communication, including attachments to websites and emails, must be accessible even before an individual requests an accessible version? [Case law](https://brailleworks.com/the-cost-for-ada-accessibility/) supports this. You can successfully implement digital accessibility in your organization by following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines ([WCAG](https://brailleworks.com/you-should-be-talking-about-wcag-accessibility/)). These guidelines identify how to make websites, apps, and other digital content—like PDFs—accessible to people with disabilities. ### Document Accessibility People with visual and neurological disabilities often need an [alternative](https://brailleworks.com/know-before-making-your-documents-accessible/) to standard print. For example, printed materials like menus, billing statements, and healthcare documents are difficult or impossible to read with these disabilities. Having alternative format documents on hand or available upon request allows people to retain their independence and also read your content in the easiest way for them. [Braille](https://brailleworks.com/quality-braille-matters/), [large print](https://brailleworks.com/benefits-large-print-documents-might-surprised/), and [audio](https://brailleworks.com/audio/) are the most commonly requested formats. ## Make a Difference On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we hope that you have learned just how important it is to make a difference in the lives of millions of American adults. Providing accessible documents not only opens your organization to millions of new customers but also shows people with disabilities, and the world, that you care. [Accessibility](https://hubspot.kelp.agency/braille-works/tag/accessibility), [Informational](https://hubspot.kelp.agency/braille-works/tag/informational) ## Read On ### [Visual Disability is on the rise. 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