Accessibility
W3C Standards
This website validates to W3C standards, and complies to Level 2 (AA) for accessibility. We have also made every effort to comply with the UK Disability Discrimination (DDA) Act of 1995. If you do have any problems using this site, or have found an element that does not comply to the above, please contact us.
Accessible Design
All images use alt tags for screen readers.
Pop-Up Windows
There are no pop-up windows used on this site.
Accessibility Keys
If you do have special needs, or have difficulty in using a mouse or pointing device, you can use Accessibility Keys on this site. These keys comply with UK Government guidelines and allow you to navigate using only your keyboard.
The available Accessibility Keys used on this site are:
[1] Home page
[3] Sitemap
[8] Terms and conditions
[0] Access key details (this page)
[C] Contact us
[P] Publications
Accessibility Key Combinations On Different Web Browsers
Using accessibility keys varies depending on the web browser you have installed. The table below shows Accessibility Key combinations for the common web browsers:
| Operating System | Browser | Access Key Combination |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Internet Explorer 4 + | ALT + Access Key + ENTER |
| Windows | Firefox | SHIFT + ALT + Access Key |
| Windows | Netscape 6 + | SHIFT + ALT + Access Key |
| Mac OS X | Safari | CONTROL + Access Key |
| Mac OS X | Firefox | CONTROL + Access Key |
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