Accessibility
"My web my way" by the BBC provides advice and help on how to get the most of the accessibility features and assistive technologies available for your computer, so that you can view the rest of the web in a more accessible way.
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Website accessibility help and guidance
We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We use a common design throughout the site so that everyone gets a good experience. The site is designed to work effectively on mobile and tablet devices.
Read more below about the specific functions available and advice on how to get the most from the website.
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Images
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Changeable text size and colours
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Sensible use of file formats and technologies
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Opening pages in new windows
Images
We ensure that all images used as links or that give extra information are given appropriate alternative text descriptions (“ALT texts”), as required by web accessibility guidelines. Images that are purely decorative are not tagged.
Changeable text size and colours
For more information on changing text sizes and colours on a wide variety of platforms, the BBC’s ‘My Web My Way’ resource is very helpful (the following links will take you to the BBC website):
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How to change the text and background colours
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How to magnify your screen
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How to make the text larger
Sensible use of file formats and technologies
This site uses PDF (Portable Document Format) files for the publication of large and complex documents
To view and print PDF files, you must have a PDF reader installed. One of the most popular is Adobe® Acrobat® Reader which can be downloaded from Adobe’s website. Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.