We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
change colours, contrast levels and fonts
zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
We will also try and make the website text as simple as possible to understand.
The majority of our site is fully compliant and is able to be viewed using tools readily available in browsers. E.g: CTRL and + to enlarge browser content and CTRL and – to decrease size. (see below for links to browser customisation)
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Browsers can be completely customised to meet your particular needs.
We try and make sure our site complies with the requirements above but know some parts of this website may not be fully accessible:
Third party content outside our control.
you cannot modify the line height or spacing of text.
most older PDF documents (if used) are not fully accessible to screen reader software.
Some of our content might still have to be checked and re-written to comply. This is ongoing.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different more accessible format, please email us: enquiries@dalhousiecentre.org.uk
We’ll consider your request and get back to you as soon as possible.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, either contact us using our online form or email enquiries@dalhousiecentre.org.uk
Accessibility
This website is run by The Dalhousie Centre.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
We will also try and make the website text as simple as possible to understand.
The majority of our site is fully compliant and is able to be viewed using tools readily available in browsers. E.g: CTRL and + to enlarge browser content and CTRL and – to decrease size. (see below for links to browser customisation)
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
The BBC ‘My Web My Way’ website also contains guidance on:
making your mouse easier to use
using your keyboard to control your mouse
alternatives to a keyboard and mouse
increasing the size of the text in your web browser
changing text and background colours
how to magnify your screen
screen readers and talking browsers
*A more comprehensive guide can be found at the W3C: https://www.w3.org/WAI/users/browsing
Browsers can be completely customised to meet your particular needs.
We try and make sure our site complies with the requirements above but know some parts of this website may not be fully accessible:
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different more accessible format, please email us: enquiries@dalhousiecentre.org.uk
We’ll consider your request and get back to you as soon as possible.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, either contact us using our online form or email enquiries@dalhousiecentre.org.uk