Free Matter For The Blind

Matter may be sent free of charge if mailed by or for the use of blind or other persons who cannot read or use conventionally printed materials due to a physical handicap.

Free matter for the blind.

Free matter for the blind and other physically handicapped persons mailing on march 2 1899 an act regulating the postage on letters written by the blind was passed by congress. For international mail free matter for the blind matter may be entered free of postage provided the item is. Eligible free matter for the blind items bearing a computer generated customs form with customs data that has been electronically transmitted may be deposited through any of the following methods provided any extra service fees have been paid by a means other than the use of postage stamps. The free matter privilege to you based on his or her personal knowledge of your eligibility.

The item is sent to or by an organization for the blind. 271 1 general matter may be entered free of postage provided that at least one of the following criteria is met. The item is sent to or by a person who is registered as blind or who meets the world health organization s definition of a blind person or a person with low vision. Matter for the blind must be submitted to the usps unsealed and marked matter for the blind or handicapped in the upper right corner of the envelope.

Persons who are not considered to be blind or unable to read or use conventionally printed material who want to use the free matter privilege for mailing must provide evidence of eligibility or verify by other means that the intended recipient of the mail matter is eligible to receive free matter.