Accessibility

This page explains the features that have been incorporated into *this website* to provide a level of accessibility for all users.

Text Size

If you find that the text is too small for you to read, you can change it to a size you're more comfortable with:

  • In Windows Internet Explorer, use the View > Text Size menu.
  • In Macintosh Internet Explorer and Netscape 6 and 7, use the View > Text Zoom menu.
  • In Opera, use the Zoom selector.
  • In Firefox and other Mozilla browsers, use the View > Increase Text Size option.
  • In Safari, use the View > Make Text Bigger option.
  • If you use a wheel-mouse, you may be able to change the text size by holding down the Control or Command key and turning the wheel. In some browsers you can change the text size using Control or Command and the + and - keys.

Access Keys

Access Keys provide alternative navigation without using a mouse. This site uses the following Access Keys:

0 – Accessibility and Access Key details
1 – Home page
2 – Our communications section containing news releases
3 – Site map
8 – Privacy policy
9 – Contact page

S – Jump to page content

How to use Access Keys in your Browser

Internet Explorer 5+ (PC)
Hold down the ALT key, press the number of the access key, release both keys then press ENTER.

Internet Explorer 4 (PC)
Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key.

Internet Explorer 5+ (Mac)
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key.

Internet Explorer 4.5 (Mac)
Access keys are not supported.

Netscape 6 and earlier (PC and Mac)
Access keys are not supported.

Netscape 7 (PC)
Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key.

Firefox, Mozilla (PC)
Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key.

Firefox, Mozilla (Mac)
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key.

Safari and Omniweb (Mac)
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key.

Opera
Hold down the Shift key and press Escape, release both keys, then press the number of the accesskey.

Images on *this website*

Images have alt text where they add to the comprehension of the page. All trivial or decorative images have null Alt text.

External Sites

*This website* is not responsible for content or accessibility of external links.

PDFs

For information on PDF files and accessibility visit access.adobe.com.

Browsers

Below you will find links to various browsers to help you tailor your current browser to your needs, access alternative browsers or download add-ons:

Internet Explorer
support.microsoft.com
Information provided by Microsoft on how to change browser settings.

Mozilla Browsers
www.mozilla.org
Information provided on how to change browser settings in Mozilla browsers.

Netscape Navigator
browser.netscape.com
Information on how to change browser settings in Netscape.

Opera
www.opera.com
Information provided by Opera on how to change browser settings.

JAWS screen reader
www.freedomscientific.com
Download a free trial copy of the screen reader Jaws.

MAGic screen magnification
www.freedomscientific.com
Information on screen magnification software.

WindowEyes
www.gwmicro.com
Screen reader with Braille support.