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• BRF (Braille Refreshable Format) - Digital Braille for use with refreshable Braille devices and Braille embossers.
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• DAISY Audio - Similar to the DAISY option above; however, this option uses MP3 files created with our text-to-speech engine that utilizes Ivonas Kendra voice. This format will work with Daisy Audio compatible players such as Victor Reader Stream and Read2Go.
• EPUB - A standard e-book format that can be read on many tools, such as iBooks, Readium or others.
• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

DOT symbols: stairs up, stairs down (UEB Contracted)

On this page there are two US Department of Transport (DOT) pictograms used for signage and travel information: an escalator up and an escalator down symbol. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The escalator up symbol is at the top of the page. It is a stylised image of a person on an escalator seen from the side. Below it is an arrow pointing diagonally up and right showing the escalators direction of travel. The escalator down symbol is at the bottom of the page. It is a stylised image of a person on an escalator seen from the side. Below it is an arrow pointing diagonally down and left showing the escalators direction of travel.

DOT symbols: telephone, mail (UEB Contracted)

On this page there are two US Department of Transport (DOT) pictograms used for signage and travel information: a telephone and a mail symbol. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The telephone is at the top of the page. It shows a stylised image of the handset of a telephone with the earpiece at the top and the microphone at the bottom. They are facing to the right. The mail pictogram is at the bottom of the page. It is a stylised image of the back of an envelope with the flap at the top of the image.

DOT symbols: stairs up, stairs down (UEB Uncontracted)

On this page there are two US Department of Transport (DOT) pictograms used for signage and travel information: an escalator up and an escalator down symbol. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The escalator up symbol is at the top of the page. It is a stylised image of a person on an escalator seen from the side. Below it is an arrow pointing diagonally up and right showing the escalators direction of travel. The escalator down symbol is at the bottom of the page. It is a stylised image of a person on an escalator seen from the side. Below it is an arrow pointing diagonally down and left showing the escalators direction of travel.

DOT symbols: telephone, mail (UEB Uncontracted)

On this page there are two US Department of Transport (DOT) pictograms used for signage and travel information: a telephone and a mail symbol. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The telephone is at the top of the page. It shows a stylised image of the handset of a telephone with the earpiece at the top and the microphone at the bottom. They are facing to the right. The mail pictogram is at the bottom of the page. It is a stylised image of the back of an envelope with the flap at the top of the image.

DOT symbols: telephone, mail (Large Print)

On this page there are two US Department of Transport (DOT) pictograms used for signage and travel information: a telephone and a mail symbol. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The telephone is at the top of the page. It shows a stylised image of the handset of a telephone with the earpiece at the top and the microphone at the bottom. They are facing to the right. The mail pictogram is at the bottom of the page. It is a stylised image of the back of an envelope with the flap at the top of the image.

WRAP recycle logo (Large Print)

This is the Recycle Now logo of WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme). WRAP works in the UK to help people and organisations reduce waste, design sustainable products and use resources efficiently. The logo is available to download from the Recycle Now Partners website. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The logo consists of a circular arrow with a heart-shaped head to the right pointing in a clockwise direction and the word recycle in lower case print letters to the right of this. Different versions of the logo with appropriate strap lines and local identity are available.

DOT symbols: ticket purchase, baggage check-in (UEB Contracted)

On this page there are two US Department of Transport (DOT) pictograms used for signage and travel information: a ticket purchase pictogram and a baggage check-in pictogram. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The ticket purchase pictogram is at the top of the page. It consists of the stylised images of two people standing at a ticket purchase counter. On the left of the image is a person holding up a ticket with their hand to the right. They are facing to the front and can only be seen from the waist up as their legs are hidden by the counter, which stretches across the centre of the image. The person to the right is seen from behind and both their legs and arms can be found. They are holding out their hand to the left to take the ticket. The baggage check-in pictogram is at the bottom of the page. It is a stylised image of a suitcase seen from the side. The handle is at the top of the image and there is a strap going from top to bottom on each side.

DOT symbols: ticket purchase, baggage check-in (Large Print)

On this page there are two US Department of Transport (DOT) pictograms used for signage and travel information: a ticket purchase pictogram and a baggage check-in pictogram. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The ticket purchase pictogram is at the top of the page. It consists of the stylised images of two people standing at a ticket purchase counter. On the left of the image is a person holding up a ticket with their hand to the right. They are facing to the front and can only be seen from the waist up as their legs are hidden by the counter, which stretches across the centre of the image. The person to the right is seen from behind and both their legs and arms can be found. They are holding out their hand to the left to take the ticket. The baggage check-in pictogram is at the bottom of the page. It is a stylised image of a suitcase seen from the side. The handle is at the top of the image and there is a strap going from top to bottom on each side.

DOT symbols: ticket purchase, baggage check-in (UEB Uncontracted)

On this page there are two US Department of Transport (DOT) pictograms used for signage and travel information: a ticket purchase pictogram and a baggage check-in pictogram. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The ticket purchase pictogram is at the top of the page. It consists of the stylised images of two people standing at a ticket purchase counter. On the left of the image is a person holding up a ticket with their hand to the right. They are facing to the front and can only be seen from the waist up as their legs are hidden by the counter, which stretches across the centre of the image. The person to the right is seen from behind and both their legs and arms can be found. They are holding out their hand to the left to take the ticket. The baggage check-in pictogram is at the bottom of the page. It is a stylised image of a suitcase seen from the side. The handle is at the top of the image and there is a strap going from top to bottom on each side.

WRAP recycle logo (UEB Contracted)

This is the Recycle Now logo of WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme). WRAP works in the UK to help people and organisations reduce waste, design sustainable products and use resources efficiently. The logo is available to download from the Recycle Now Partners website. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The logo consists of a circular arrow with a heart-shaped head to the right pointing in a clockwise direction and the word recycle in lower case print letters to the right of this. Different versions of the logo with appropriate strap lines and local identity are available.

WRAP recycle logo (UEB Uncontracted)

This is the Recycle Now logo of WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme). WRAP works in the UK to help people and organisations reduce waste, design sustainable products and use resources efficiently. The logo is available to download from the Recycle Now Partners website. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The logo consists of a circular arrow with a heart-shaped head to the right pointing in a clockwise direction and the word recycle in lower case print letters to the right of this. Different versions of the logo with appropriate strap lines and local identity are available.

DOT symbols: waiting room, information (Large Print)

On this page there are two US Department of Transport (DOT) pictograms used for signage and travel information: a waiting room pictogram and an information symbol. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The waiting room pictogram is at the top left of the page. At the left is a stylised image of a person seen from the side facing to the right sitting in a chair. Only one of their legs is visible. To the right is an analogue clock. Its hands are pointing to two o'clock (or ten past twelve). The information symbol is at the bottom right of the page. It consists of a print question mark in a circle.

DOT symbols: waiting room, information (UEB Contracted)

On this page there are two US Department of Transport (DOT) pictograms used for signage and travel information: a waiting room pictogram and an information symbol. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The waiting room pictogram is at the top left of the page. At the left is a stylised image of a person seen from the side facing to the right sitting in a chair. Only one of their legs is visible. To the right is an analogue clock. Its hands are pointing to two o'clock (or ten past twelve). The information symbol is at the bottom right of the page. It consists of a print question mark in a circle.

DOT symbols: waiting room, information (UEB Uncontracted)

On this page there are two US Department of Transport (DOT) pictograms used for signage and travel information: a waiting room pictogram and an information symbol. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The waiting room pictogram is at the top left of the page. At the left is a stylised image of a person seen from the side facing to the right sitting in a chair. Only one of their legs is visible. To the right is an analogue clock. Its hands are pointing to two o'clock (or ten past twelve). The information symbol is at the bottom right of the page. It consists of a print question mark in a circle.

DOT symbols: women's toilets, men's toilets (UEB Contracted)

On this page there are two US Department of Transport (DOT) pictograms used for signage and travel information: a nursery pictogram and a drinking fountain pictogram. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The nursery pictogram is in the top left of the page. It is a stylised image of a baby seen from above lying on its back with its arms to either side. It is wearing a nappy (diaper). The nappy is shown as a blank space between the top of the baby's legs and its waist. This is a visual illusion that suggests the nappy's shape. The drinking fountain pictogram is at the bottom right of the page. It shows a stylised image of a person seen from the side facing to the right with only one arm and leg visible. They are bending over the water fountain on the right to drink. The water is represented by an arc of dots.

DOT symbols: women's toilets, men's toilets (UEB Uncontracted)

On this page there are two US Department of Transport (DOT) pictograms used for signage and travel information: a nursery pictogram and a drinking fountain pictogram. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The nursery pictogram is in the top left of the page. It is a stylised image of a baby seen from above lying on its back with its arms to either side. It is wearing a nappy (diaper). The nappy is shown as a blank space between the top of the baby's legs and its waist. This is a visual illusion that suggests the nappy's shape. The drinking fountain pictogram is at the bottom right of the page. It shows a stylised image of a person seen from the side facing to the right with only one arm and leg visible. They are bending over the water fountain on the right to drink. The water is represented by an arc of dots.

DOT symbols: women's toilets, men's toilets (Large Print)

On this page there are two US Department of Transport (DOT) pictograms used for signage and travel information: a nursery pictogram and a drinking fountain pictogram. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The nursery pictogram is in the top left of the page. It is a stylised image of a baby seen from above lying on its back with its arms to either side. It is wearing a nappy (diaper). The nappy is shown as a blank space between the top of the baby's legs and its waist. This is a visual illusion that suggests the nappy's shape. The drinking fountain pictogram is at the bottom right of the page. It shows a stylised image of a person seen from the side facing to the right with only one arm and leg visible. They are bending over the water fountain on the right to drink. The water is represented by an arc of dots.

Use litter bin symbol (Large Print)

This famous pictogram shows a person throwing litter into a litterbin. It is an international copyright-free logo called the Tidyman. It was designed in the early 1970s and used as part of the Keep Britain Tidy campaign. A new copyright pay-per-use version has been designed as part of the 2010 Love Where You Live campaign. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The black and white pictogram is in the middle of the page. On the left of the image is a mesh litterbin and to the right of this is the stylised image of a person dropping paper into the bin. The person is seen from the side and facing to the left with an arm held out to the left. The hand and feet of the person are not shown. The arm and legs end in points.

Use litter bin symbol (UEB Contracted)

This famous pictogram shows a person throwing litter into a litterbin. It is an international copyright-free logo called the Tidyman. It was designed in the early 1970s and used as part of the Keep Britain Tidy campaign. A new copyright pay-per-use version has been designed as part of the 2010 Love Where You Live campaign. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The black and white pictogram is in the middle of the page. On the left of the image is a mesh litterbin and to the right of this is the stylised image of a person dropping paper into the bin. The person is seen from the side and facing to the left with an arm held out to the left. The hand and feet of the person are not shown. The arm and legs end in points.

Use litter bin symbol (UEB Uncontracted)

This famous pictogram shows a person throwing litter into a litterbin. It is an international copyright-free logo called the Tidyman. It was designed in the early 1970s and used as part of the Keep Britain Tidy campaign. A new copyright pay-per-use version has been designed as part of the 2010 Love Where You Live campaign. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The black and white pictogram is in the middle of the page. On the left of the image is a mesh litterbin and to the right of this is the stylised image of a person dropping paper into the bin. The person is seen from the side and facing to the left with an arm held out to the left. The hand and feet of the person are not shown. The arm and legs end in points.

GHS label: corrosive (Large Print)

This is a pictogram used on containers and workplace hazard warnings, meaning contents are corrosive. It is from the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), an international system, created by the United Nations. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The label comprises of two test tubes with liquid dripping onto a bar of metal and a hand. They are in a red diamond. The test tubes are seen from the side. The one on the left is facing to the left and has two drops of liquid falling onto a metal bar. The bar has a hole dissolved by the liquid and there are wavy lines, representing vapour, rising up from it. The test tube on the right is facing to the right and has two drops of liquid falling onto a hand. The hand is shown palm facing you with its fingers to the left. It has a hole dissolved by the liquid and there are wavy lines, representing vapour, rising up from it.

GHS label: corrosive (UEB Contracted)

This is a pictogram used on containers and workplace hazard warnings, meaning contents are corrosive. It is from the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), an international system, created by the United Nations. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The label comprises of two test tubes with liquid dripping onto a bar of metal and a hand. They are in a red diamond. The test tubes are seen from the side. The one on the left is facing to the left and has two drops of liquid falling onto a metal bar. The bar has a hole dissolved by the liquid and there are wavy lines, representing vapour, rising up from it. The test tube on the right is facing to the right and has two drops of liquid falling onto a hand. The hand is shown palm facing you with its fingers to the left. It has a hole dissolved by the liquid and there are wavy lines, representing vapour, rising up from it.

GHS label: corrosive (UEB Uncontracted)

This is a pictogram used on containers and workplace hazard warnings, meaning contents are corrosive. It is from the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), an international system, created by the United Nations. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The label comprises of two test tubes with liquid dripping onto a bar of metal and a hand. They are in a red diamond. The test tubes are seen from the side. The one on the left is facing to the left and has two drops of liquid falling onto a metal bar. The bar has a hole dissolved by the liquid and there are wavy lines, representing vapour, rising up from it. The test tube on the right is facing to the right and has two drops of liquid falling onto a hand. The hand is shown palm facing you with its fingers to the left. It has a hole dissolved by the liquid and there are wavy lines, representing vapour, rising up from it.

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GHS label: explosive (Large Print)

This is a pictogram used on containers and workplace hazard warnings, meaning contents are explosive. It is from the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), an international system, created by the United Nations. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The label comprises of an exploding bomb in a red diamond. The bomb is shown as sphere that has exploded in the centre of the diamond. Lines extend out from the broken sphere representing the force of the detonation spreading out and there are small fragments that have been ejected from the bomb.