Same book, same time, same price

The facts

• Three million people in the UK with sight problems and dyslexia cannot read standard print.
• A massive 96 percent of books are never made available in large print, audio or braille.
• Every day millions of adults and children are denied vital information for education, work, daily life as well as being denied the joy of reading a world of books.

We believe that

• Everyone, regardless of disability, has the right to read. Being blind, partially sighted, having dyslexia or another print-reading disability should not be a barrier to reading.
• The Government must take responsibility, commit substantial funds and act now to end the book famine faced by three million people in the UK.

We congratulate and thank the publishers, authors and booksellers who have taken the lead in expanding the number of books in large print, audio and braille over the last few years. We ask that others join them so that together we can make the Right to Read a reality.

All we ask is that every one of us should have the Right to Read the same book, at the same time, at the same price.Join us in our campaign to convince the Government that urgent action is needed. If you believe that everyone has the right to read, help us unlock a world of books by adding your name to the declaration. We need your support.

http://www.rnib.org.uk/rtr/signup.php

This is a huge step for us who have kids with a visual impairment, and your support would make a difference!

Lucas, Iain and I will be going to Parliament to support the lobby, and are hoping other members of Common Sense will be able to do the same. I will update this.

Join us in our campaign to convince the Government that urgent action is needed. If you believe that everyone has the right to read, help us unlock a world of books by adding your name to the declaration. We need your support.