DWP report template change log
Version 1.8
Release date 8 October 2012
 Added summary information for replacement telephone; e.g. BT
Converse 2200 (DWP only)
 Added summary information for OmniPage (DWP only)
 Changed wording for Amigo (DWP only)
 Optelec Multiview video magnifier now available as an RTPi
item - similar to Acrobat LCD (DWP only)
 Clearview Plus PC video magnifier now available as an RTPi
item (DWP only)
 Changed layout of cover sheet to conform with accessible
document guidelines
 Removed reference to visual impairment in opening sentence
 All references to 'vision impairment' changed to 'visual
impairment'
 Reworded requirement for describing symptoms in visual
impaiment section
 Improved wording for recommending terminal server
installations (e.g. Citrix)
 Added JAWS and MAGic remote access add-on
 Added recommendation for learning to use a screen reader as a
beginner
 Checked and updated all supplier contact details
 Checked and updated all current models and prices of
equipment
 Checked and repaired all URLs
 Software upgrades always state "to the currently supported
version", rather than specific versions
 Updated PC and laptop specifications
 Simplified recommendations for all desktop video magnifiers
RNIB – supporting blind and partially sighted people
Registered charity number 226227
 Headings for all video magnifiers now differentiate between
desktop, portable, or pocket etc
 Recommendation for laptop keyboard stickers changed from
'will require' to 'will benefit from'
 Shortened recommendation for MyReader2
 Heading for MyReader2 changed to 'Video magnifier /
document reader'
 Updated Milestone to 312 model
 Boneco humidifier recommended as suggested model only
 Canon LiDE 100 scanner updated to LiDE110
 Added Blackberry screen reader
 Added Vocatex video magnifier reading machine
 Added PenFriend audio labeller
 Added Olympus AS2400 transcription footswitch
 Added Optelec Multiview
 Removed recommendation for Owasys mobile phone
 Removed Clearview+ semicolour
 Removed Communic8 from suppliers
 Removed TechReady from suppliers
 Removed old Action NW contact details
 Removed Microlink from suppliers
 Updated Humanware web address
 Corrected spelling of Blazie's web address
 Repaired table entry for Air and Water Centre
 Removed wording from existing adjustments section: 'As a
result of a previous assessment x was provided with:'
 Changed 'demonstrated some example access technology' to
'demonstrated some example equipment'
 Action point automatically added: 'Consideration given to
suggestions in part 3 of this report'
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 Improved wording for further advice on lighting
 Added recommendation for downloading RNIB's vocational
rehabilitation document
 Added recommendation for ophthalmology assessment / report
 Added recommendation for further occupational health
assessment
 Changed heading (and autotext label) for recommendation for
'See It Right' book to 'Accessible Information'
 Merged recommendations for training courses, meetings and
conferences into one single entry (training courses, conferences
and presentations). Provided URL link to RNIB guide.
 Added recommendation suggesting benefits of registration
 Updated URL for RNIB's Access Consultancy Services
 Embedded contact details for Access Consultancy Services in
body of recommendations
 URL for software compatibility document (information for
employers) now directs to software access centre
 Placed all instances of URL for rnib.org.uk/low vision on its own
line
 Updated touch-typing URL with short URL
 Accessible Office changed from booklet to book, and reworded
recommendation throughout
 Added recommendation and summary section for bold, black
pens (for handwriting)
 Minimum recommendation for Internet Explorer 6.0 updated to
IE7
 Removed signature field at end of template
 Changed format of automatic filename generator
 Added paragraph spacing above List Bullet style
 URL text colour reverts to black if hyperlink removed
Version 1.7
Release date 15 November 2011
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 Included recommendation for using a lightweight laptop as
notetaker
 Included recommendation for Ruby pocket video magnifier
 Included advice on installing ZoomText in terminal server
(Citrix) environment
 Changed wording for arranging demonstrations of equipment
 'Kid Glove Large Print' keyboard superseded by 'High Visibility
Multimedia' keyboard (Keytools)
 Recommendation for EyePal replaced by ZoomEx
 Changed 'existing access technology' heading to 'existing
adjustments'
 Changed 'equipped with' to 'provided with'
 Recommendation for Hagger C3 splitter replaced with
DuoComm
 Hagger removed as suggested supplier. Contact details
removed
 Recommendation for iPhone removed due to security
restrictions
 No paragraph break before headers applied consistently
throughout
 Smartview Xtend replaced with Smartview Synergy
 Updated link for touch typing on RNIB website
 Updated link for Dolphin Citrix article
 Added contact details for RNIB Access Consultancy Services
 Spell checked document
 HP Scanjet 8300 replaces Epson GT2500 for sheet-feed
scanner
Version 1.6
Release date 12 May 2011:
 Removed recommendations for specialist notetakers
 References to Supernova renamed to SuperNovaAccess Suite
(Lunar and Lunar Plus are still not supported by DWP)
 Recommendation for VOIP telephone software console added
 Recommendation for iPhone added
 Included recommendations for attending training courses
 Revised wording for adjustment to targets
 Improved wording for training recommendations
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 Improved wording for terminal server installation
 Removed reference to RNIB Technology Information Service
 Recommendation to obtain 'Developing Keyboard Skills'
factsheet from helpline or download from website
 Corrected instances of mis-capitalisation of 'braille'
 Corrected grammar in recommendation for Supernova
 Removed reference to 'Robert' in recommendation for
Supernova
 Code and price for DH156 lamp updated (now DH156BLACK)
 Revised price and product code for keyboard stickers
 One style of keyboard stickers now suitable for laptop and
desktop PCs
Version 1.5
Release date 8 September 2010:
 Added autotext on 'Attending training courses and conferences'.
 Modified JAWS, Lunar, MAGic, Supernova, and ZoomText
installation instructions to ensure consistency of advice.
 Removed reference to 'reasonable adjustments' from the
'Targets' section.
 Added autotext for Dolphin installation of Supernova.
 Changed description of video magnifiers from 'ultra-portable' to
'portable' or 'pocket'.
 Updated link to RNIB Consultancy Services in 'The Accessible
Office' section.
 Updated Olympus voice recorder models.
 Added contact details for the supplier Enhanced Vision.
 Added extra text in the 'Access technology training and
configuration'.
 Added 'Terminal server - MAGic' recommendation.
 Added Humidifier recommendation
 Updated JAWS scripting prices.
 Removed bulleted list of issues from assessment notes.
 Updated instructions to include instructions on turning off macro
security in Word
 Instructions now refer to Report Writing Guidelines
 Other minor corrections to instructions
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 JAWS tips added to instructions
Version: 1.4
Release date: January 2010
 Instructions added for downloading information about
compatibility-testing of AT software with corporate IT systems
 Adjustment of targets added to autotext.
 Optima contact details added
 Report author now needs to select guide price for training either £680 per day or £540 per half-day. (Now included in
instructions.)
 Guide cost added for scripting work
 "RNIB to advise further if required" added to recommendation
for support worker
 Distec contact details now include web site, rather than email
address
 Ability Wise contact details updated
 Pocket video magnifier recommendations no longer refer to
them being supplementary to a desktop CCTV
 Main recommendations (H3 style) for portable video magnifiers
are now listed by type (pocket or small) rather than model
(Quicklook, Senseview etc.)
 Senseview added to summary section
 Updated RNIB helpline number
 Updated Action logo
 Tidied up stray tab stops and adjusted default tab stops to 2cm
 Action point to provide report to client in their preferred format
 Improved grammatical context for the verb 'to appreciate'
 'Signed off by' added to end
 How to create a table for appendix A included in instructions
 Text simplified in 'assessment notes' section for "Using a
computer"
 Text simplified for large character keyboard
Version: 1.3
Release date: August 2009
 Style for recommendation auto-text changed to H3
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 Jaws can now navigate by all headings (insert + F6)
 Control + page up/down now navigates via headings by default
 Table grid lines turned on by default
 Recommendation for extra bright monitor included (500 cd/m2)
Summary recommendation for monitor makes reference to
specifications in report
 JMU has become part of RNIB Access Consultancy Services
 Removed reference to "reasonable adjustment" in
recommendation for travel costs
 Revised wording for special order items in summary section
 References to ICT support changed to IT support
 Headphones are listed by type (over-ear, in-ear, portable) rather
than model (Sennheiser PX20 etc.) in summary section
 References to "RNIB" changed to "RNIB or Action for Blind
People" where appropriate
 RNIB Group chairman changed to Kevin Carey
 Assessors email address is now optional for RNIB or Action
(need to type in by replacing # symbol)
 Reminder to select EO or TO
 RNIB ELL services changed to RNIB/Action Employment
Services
 Space inserted before, "…can also read braille"
 Action NW added as supplier
 Recommendation for enabling IE accessibility settings added
 Recommendation for enabling Windows Display Themes added
Version: 1.2
Release date: 25 June 2009
 Ergotron monitor arms supplied from RTPi catalogue
 Recommended scanners changed to - Canon LiDE 100 A4
Flatbed Scanner (Portable) and HP Scanjet 8300 Professional
Image Scanner (Desktop)
 Posturite is approved supplier for non-access tech ergonomics
equipment
 Removed reference to RNIB/Action as best placed to carry out
training (we are contracted to carry out this work)
 Removed reference to ATW funding in recommendations for
travel and support worker
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Added Dolphin mapping to purchase summary items
Added Dolphin Citrix installation to purchase summary items
Added Dolphin's contact details to suppliers
Added paragraph about security card reader to keyboard
recommendation
Added summary item - RNIB keyboard stickers (cat no HK33)
Removed reference to "call centres" in recommendation for
braille display
Added Focus 80 to summary items
Rectified single paragraph spacing
Recommended mobile phone for TALKS and ZOOMS is Nokia
E66
Talks and mobile handset recommended separately in
summary section
Changed initial form to state DWP rather than AXA
Change automatic save-as file name to DWP rather than AXA
Removed editable gender fields
Changed several recommendations that were in 'normal' style to
'recommendations' style
Corrected action point list and added extra line
Added blank first item in summary of purchase recs
Field code highlighting turned on by default
'Recommended Item' style now has 3 pt spacing after
Minimum specification of computer for access technology
software included in recommendation for PC upgrade
Removed reference to specify monitor
Original version: 1.0.1
Release date: 22 May 2009
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