Accessibility

Increasing font size

To increase the font size, you can do this in your browser:

Firefox - choose the drop down menu at the top of the window of the browser marked 'View'. A list of options will appear in the drop down menu - choose 'zoom' and then 'zoom in'

Chrome - full details are available at google support pages.

Safari - Click on View in your Safari menu, located at the top of your screen. When the drop-down menu appears, click on the option labeled Make Text Bigger. Do note that you can use the following shortcut keys in lieu of clicking the menu choice: Apple and + [plus].

Internet Explorer - choose the drop down menu at the top of the window of the browser marked 'View'. A list of options will appear in the drop down menu - choose text size and select your preference.

 

Social Media

twitter logoIf you are having trouble using Twitter you may want to try using easychirp.com, a web accessible alternative to Twitter's main website.


facebook logo iconFacebook’s main site includes various accessibility options such as support for screen readers, zooming tools, alternative keyboards and WAI-ARIA landmarks. Some users find that the mobile version of Facebook works better with assistive technology: m.facebook.com. You can also use the Facebook Help Centre for further assistance: facebook.com/help.

 

Further Support

For a guide to making internet access easier in general, we suggest you refer to the BBC 'My web My way' pages for help in adjusting your browser, computer, keyboard and mouse settings.

 

figure in wheelchair with arms in air anda second figure leaping into air

Breathe by Diverse City photographed by Kevin Clifford