Accessibility
Ease of use
This site`s layout takes into account users who are visually impaired or have difficulties using a mouse, it is fully compatible with popular screen reading software, and can be navigated easily using just a keyboard. If you have any problems finding the information you require try using the keyword search located at the top of the right-hand navigation on every page.
The design of the site is compatible with screen reading software, tested using JAWS and Homepage Reader for Windows.
Please note that unless otherwise stated all links will open within the same browser window.
W3C
In general, the site conforms to WAI double AA rating where HTML is used. Where documents are made available in other formats, conformance has not been achieved.
Access Keys
"Access keys" have been included to assist users with disabilities when navigating their way through the web site. Essentially keyboard shortcuts, access keys provide quick and easy access to common pages without the need for a mouse.
1 = Home Page
k = Keyword search
h = Help
a = Accessibility
c = Contact us
s = Sitemap
r = E-newsletter
Increasing text size
Some users might find screen text easier to read by increasing the size at which text is displayed. To do this you should simply adjust your browser`s settings.
Changing the site`s background colour can be particularly useful for users who rely on magnification technology as white can produce an uncomfortable glare. It is also possible to change the colour of body text on the site. Both can be achieved by changing preferences in your browser:
This site`s layout takes into account users who are visually impaired or have difficulties using a mouse, it is fully compatible with popular screen reading software, and can be navigated easily using just a keyboard. If you have any problems finding the information you require try using the keyword search located at the top of the right-hand navigation on every page.
The design of the site is compatible with screen reading software, tested using JAWS and Homepage Reader for Windows.
Please note that unless otherwise stated all links will open within the same browser window.
W3C
In general, the site conforms to WAI double AA rating where HTML is used. Where documents are made available in other formats, conformance has not been achieved.
Access Keys
"Access keys" have been included to assist users with disabilities when navigating their way through the web site. Essentially keyboard shortcuts, access keys provide quick and easy access to common pages without the need for a mouse.
- Windows based computers
Pressing "ALT" and the access key will give focus to that specific link on the page. If you press return, you will then be taken to that page. - Macintosh based computers
Pressing "CTRL" and the access key will automatically send you to that specific page.
1 = Home Page
k = Keyword search
h = Help
a = Accessibility
c = Contact us
s = Sitemap
r = E-newsletter
Increasing text size
Some users might find screen text easier to read by increasing the size at which text is displayed. To do this you should simply adjust your browser`s settings.
- If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, go to the View menu, select Text Size and then either Larger or Largest.
- If you use Firefox, go to the View menu, select Text Size and then either Increase Ctrl + +, Decrease Ctrl + - or Normal Ctrl + 0.
- If you use Opera, go to the Tools menu, select Preferences then click on the Web pages tab. Select the normal font button. A dialogue box appears and provides options to increase/decrease font size, font type, weight and style.
- If you use Netscape Navigator, go to the View menu and choose Increase Font until the text is the size you require.
Changing the site`s background colour can be particularly useful for users who rely on magnification technology as white can produce an uncomfortable glare. It is also possible to change the colour of body text on the site. Both can be achieved by changing preferences in your browser:
- If you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, go to the Tools menu, select Internet Options, select Colors and make changes to text and background colours in the Colors panel.
- If you use Netscape Navigator, go to the Edit menu, select Preferences, open the Appearance menu and select Colors. You can set the colour of text and background from here.
