Formatting Guidelines to Accommodate All Audiences
Developed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office on Health and Disability, 2007
Health messag es should be designed for diverse audiences, including people with disabilities. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) in adherence with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that members of the general public with disabilities have communication access that is equally effective as that provided to people without disabilities.1
The MDPH Office on Health and Disability has developed guidelines for accessible printed health communications. These guidelines contain MDPH policies, recommended standards, and suggested websites for accessible design and print information. Additional resources for alternative communication services are also included.
