The legibility of typefaces for readers with low vision: a research review. From: Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness | Date: July 1, 2007| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2007 American Foundation for the Blind. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Abstract: This article presents a systematic review of the research evidence on the effects of the characteristics of typefaces on the legibility of text for adult readers with low vision. The review revealed that research has not produced consistent findings and thus that there is a need to develop standards and guidelines that are informed by evidence.

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Reading is critical to full participation in modern society, and as the population ages, the concern for the print accessibility of public documents will rise. For the many individuals with vision loss, reading ...