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Accessibility

Newham's website is designed to be accessible to a wide audience. The following tools and tips should help you get the most out of the website.

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Ease of use

This site's layout takes into account users who are visually impaired or have difficulties using a mouse and is designed to be compatible with screen reading software such as JAWS and Homepage Reader for Windows.

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.

W3C

In general, the site conforms to WAI double AA rating where HTML is used. Where documents are made available in other formats, conformance has not yet been achieved.

Increasing text size

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 Netscape Navigator, go to the View menu and choose Increase Font until the text is the size you require.

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.

How to use Access Keys

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

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

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

Internet Explorer 4.5 (Mac)
Access keys are not supported

Netscape 6 and earlier (PC and Mac)
Not supported

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

Mozilla (PC)
Hold down the ALT key and press the number or letter of the access key

Mozilla (Mac)
Hold down the CTRL key and press the number or letter of the access key

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

The access keys used on this site are:

1 = Home Page
k = Keyword search
d = Advanced search
n = News
a = Accessibility
c = Contact us

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