Accessibility

This site's layout takes into account users who are visually impaired or have difficulties using a mouse, it is fully compatible with most 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. Please note that unless otherwise stated all links will open within the same browser window.

W3C

In general, the site does not yet conform to WAI double AA rating where HTML is used, but it is the long term aim to reach conformity.

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.

The access keys used on this site are:

i = Home Page

w = What's new

s= Search

h = Help

a = Accessibility

c = Contact us

m = Sitemap

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 or Safari , 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.

Browsealoud

The WCF is Browsealoud enabled.

Browsealoud is a computer program that reads out all website content including PDF and MS Word documents

You will need to register with Browsealoud and download a small free programme to read data held on the WCF website.

You will also need a sound card and speaker system attached to your computer.

For further details go to Browsealoud

Updated September 9, 2010