<div dir='auto'>Thank you Solo for the vital information.<div dir="auto">We will help diseminate info.</div><div dir="auto">Keep the good work.</div><div dir="auto">cheers!</div><div dir="auto">Elias</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 26/03/2020 11:45 AM, Soloveni Vitoso <infor@pacificdisability.org> wrote:<br type="attribution" /><blockquote class="quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><b style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Disability
Inclusive Messaging Guidelines </span></span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">The points below show some ways that Ministry of Health,
WHO, Media and other COVID-19 messaging and advisories stakeholders can ensure that persons with disabilities are not left behind:</span></span></p>
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</span></span></b><b style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">For
persons who are blind or have low vision;</span></span></b></p>
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to be available in soft copies in Word format, Braille and large fonts not less than 18 font size for those with low vision. (Ask the person their preference)</span></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">When
sharing pictures, apart from the caption, describe the picture and any text on the picture using alternate text to ensure that screen reading software can read the pictures.</span></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Share
information on COVID-19 in text formats, not just pictures and pdf documents to provide advisories and messages.</span></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">When
sharing information on Television or in videos, speak clearly and describe pop-ups and labels that appears in videos or on TV. e.g. when someone is speaking introduce the name of the person and position before you put the name labels on the screen</span></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Ensure
that you read everything in any forms, presentations, brochure, etc. If the document is big, provide a soft copy in word or power point. Avoid sharing documents in pdf, png or jpeg formats as they sometimes cannot be read by screen reading software’s.</span></span></span></p>
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persons who are deaf and/or have speech impairments; </span></span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"></span></p>
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sign languages on any video messaging and television advisories</span></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Provide
texting alternatives, if services are provided on phone lines</span></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Ensure
easy-read formats of information available (Understand that deaf persons do not all speak complete sentences but may instead focus on the verbs, pronouns, and nouns in the sentences)
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Ensure
videos are available with closed captioning or sub-titles</span></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Allow
interpreters to accompany the person with disability when accessing services. Sign language interpreters who work in emergency and health settings should be given the same health and safety protections as other health care workers dealing with COVID19
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Ensure
updated information is available on online platforms e.g. website and social media</span></span></span></p>
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<b style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">c.</span><span style="font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">
</span></span></b><b style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Persons
with psychosocial disabilities;</span></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Describe
contents and concepts in pictures - Use pictures and signage in awareness and advisories – This can include but not limited to hand washing, social distancing, identifying symptoms, how to self-quarantine, and understanding the processes of screening and isolation
in COVID-19 Health Facilities. </span></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Ensure
information is available in easy read formats </span></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Be
descriptive when conversing and allow them time to receive and digest information you provide (Focus on the most important points, however, do not withhold any information).</span></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Messengers
and people delivering the messages and advisories need to be calm and exercise patience and reassurance.</span></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Reassurance
– Messaging should emphasize the need for people to act and at the same time reassure people not to panic, fear or be anxious.</span></span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Easy
read formats – This involves breaking down complex technical terms and advisories into simple conversational language.
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<span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"> </span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Be
very clear with your instructions and terminologies e.g. lockdown, self-quarantined, self-isolation, etc</span></span></span></p>
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<b style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">d.</span><span style="font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">
</span></span></b><b style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Persons
with intellectual disabilities;</span></span></b></p>
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</span></span><span style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-21.25pt;color:rgb( 33 , 33 , 33 );line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Describe contents and concepts in pictures - Use pictures and signage in awareness
and advisories – This can include but not limited to hand washing, social distancing, identifying symptoms, how to self-quarantine, and understanding the processes of screening and isolation in COVID-19 Health Facilities. <br />
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</span></span><span style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-21.25pt;color:rgb( 33 , 33 , 33 );line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Ensure information is available in easy-read formats - This involves breaking
down complex technical terms and advisories into simple conversational language.<br />
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<blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-21.25pt;color:rgb( 33 , 33 , 33 );line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">
</span></span><span style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-21.25pt;color:rgb( 33 , 33 , 33 );line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Be descriptive when conversing and allow them time to receive and digest information
you provided (Focus on the most important points, however, do not withhold any information)<br />
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<blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-21.25pt;color:rgb( 33 , 33 , 33 );line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal">
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<span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">
</span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Be very clear with your instructions and terminologies
e.g. lockdown, self-quarantined, self-isolation, etc.</span></span></p>
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<span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><br style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif" />
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<b style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">e.</span><span style="font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">
</span></span></b><b style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Persons
with physical disabilities;</span></span></b><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"></span></p>
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<b style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif"><br />
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<span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">
</span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Ensure information is available in easy read formats
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<span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">·</span><span style="font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">
</span></span><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:'tahoma' , sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><span style="font-family:'calibri' , 'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Ensure updated information is available on online platforms e.g. website
and social media</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt">Please share with your UN Counterparts, Health Ministries, media outlets and relevant stakrholders. For any further clarrification, please do not hesitate to contact us.<br />
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<div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );margin:0px"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt"><font face="Arial,sans-serif" color="#1F497D">Ground Floor, Kadavu House, Victoria Parade | GPO Box 18458 | Suva, Fiji</font></span></font></div>
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