Kirklees Transcription Service - KTS
A council service for people with a visual impairment and others who find it difficult to read print
Tel: 01484 221955
If reading standard sized print is difficult for you due to a disability, we are here to help. KTS can provide you with information in a variety of alternative formats to suit your needs.
For example, you may require information from the council in alternative formats; Large Print, Braille or Audio. You may want the information producing as text so you can listen to it on a computer.
All you have to do is let us know and we will do the rest.
There is no charge to you for alternative formats of information from Kirklees Council.
Examples of this are: Council Tax Bills, Together Magazine, which is produced bi-monthly by the council and delivered to the homes of Kirklees residents and Adult Services Assessments.
Frequently asked questions
• What kind of things can I have produced in an alternative format?
Anything you need, including personal items such as correspondence from friends.
• Will there be a charge for this service?
If you are a resident of Kirklees with a visual impairment we will only charge you for material costs for your personal items.
All information that has been provided free in standard print format is free to you and we charge the originator for the alternative formats we produce.
• How long will it take to get things produced?
Realistically allow 1-2 weeks unless it’s a book, which will take longer. We will be able to give you an estimate after we’ve seen your request. We will try to meet realistic deadlines if you have something urgent.
• How do I access this service?
Simply contact us, details below, and we will be happy to discuss your requirements with you.
We are here to help and provide you with the formats you need and the information you request.
Contact details:
KTS
Huddersfield Library
Princess Alexandra Walk
Huddersfield
HD1 2SU
Phone: 01484 221955
Fax: 01484 221952
Email: transcription.service@kirklees.gov.uk
Web: www.kirklees.gov.uk/transcription
Other library services
KR Talking News - 01484 221793
This is a free fortnightly recording of local news and events and includes feature articles that may be of interest to people with a visual impairment. It is available on a 90 minute cassette tape or on 2 CD’s.
Large print books - 01484 221959
and
Talking books - 01484 221954
Kirklees Libraries also provide a range of books in large print, on cassette and CD for adults and young people.
All libraries carry some stock in these formats and there are larger collections at Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Batley, Cleckheaton, Mirfield and Holmfirth.
Mobile Library Service - 01484 226320
The main aim of the Mobile Service is to provide access to the facilities of the library service to people in Kirklees who, for whatever reason, have difficulties in getting to a branch library.
Home Service - 01484 226363
The Home Service brings the library direct to the homes of people who are unable to get to a branch or mobile library through a disability or medical condition. The service delivers books, including the latest titles in large print and talking books on cassette or CD for the visually impaired to people's homes. With many borrowers already taking advantage of this valuable service, there is capacity to take on more customers across the Kirklees area.
This leaflet is also available in Large Print and Audio, contact KTS.
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