We convert any form sent with a Braille notice into a linear text format because forms
are not easily converted to Braille format. We call this process remediation. Linear
text formatting omits lines, boxes, and other formatting that appears in the standard
print version.
Forms converted to linear text format include additional language that does not appear
on the standard print form. The additional language instructs the person to complete
and return only the standard version of the form and not the linear version. The additional
language states: “This form is for your information only. Please do not fill it out
or return it to us. Instead, please complete the form enclosed with the standard print
copy of the notice and return it to us. If you need help completing the form, please
contact us and we will help you.”