Accessibility

If you struggle generally when using websites, using a mouse or reading web text, here are a few tips on making our site more user friendly for yourself.

1. Make text larger

You can change the size of the text on this site in two ways.

  1. Pess ctrl + and ctrl - buttons on your keyboard (Mozilla based browsers and Safari).
  2. Set the text size in your browser (such as Internet Explorer). This is generally done in the View menu at the top left hand side of your toolbar and will work on all your web viewing.
2. Use keyboard shortcuts (access keys) to make browsing easier

You may view the access keys by hovering over the site links. This will give you a description of the link and an access key if there is one. Below is a list of access keys which may help you to browse this site:

Windows users can navigate with the access key feature by typing ALT+Access key. On the Mac, you would use CTRL+Access key. On Mozilla based browsers it is Shift+Alt+Access key. Internet Explorer users may also need to hit the enter key to activate a link.

Alt + S: (jumps directly to the main page content)
Alt + N: (jumps directly to the navigation)
Alt + 0: (jumps to the homepage)
Alt + 1: (jumps to how it works)
Alt + 2: (jumps to can't find my WEEE)
Alt + 3: (jumps to weeebworld)
Alt + 4: (jumps to Help)
Alt + 5: (jumps to Forgotten your password?)
Alt + 6: (jumps to contact page)
Alt + 7: (jumps to this page)
Alt + 8: (jumps to Sitemap page)
Alt + 9: (jumps to Terms & Conditions)
3. Navigate using your keyboard

You can use your keyboard to help you move around the page:

(use the enter key to navigate to that page once you have selected link you require)

Tab: Move forwards through links.
Shift + Tab: Move backwards through links.
Page Up / Page Down: Move up and down the page.
Home: Jump to the top of the page.
Alt + left arrow: Back a page.
Alt + right arrow: Forwards a page.
4. Alternatives to using a mouse.

If you are a Windows user and have difficulties using a mouse, you might prefer to use tools such as "MouseKeys". This allows you to use the number pad on your keyboard to move the pointer. MouseKeys can be turned on by pressing the key combination Left Shift + Left Alt + Num Lock. If this doesn't work, you can do it via Accessibility options within Control Panel:
Start -> Settings -> Control Panel (or Start -> Control Panel in Windows XP). Click Accesibility Options and then the Mouse tab (or press Ctrl + Tab until it is at the front), and turn on MouseKeys.

For Windows Vista & 7, Start -> Control Panel -> Ease of Access -> Ease of Access Center; use this section to optimize your computer for accessibility including mouse keys, speech settings and keybord settings,

5. Bookmark your favourite pages

To find your favourite pages again quickly, Press Ctrl + D (in most browsers) to add the page which you are viewing to your Bookmarks. You can also do this in the toolbar Favourites menu (called Bookmarks if you use Safari browser on the mac).

6. Use a speech browser

You might find it easier to have the website read out. There are various options for screen readers and talking browsers. The BBC has published information which you may find useful if you wish to use such technology. Follow this link to view information on making your computer talk .

7. Could we improve your browsing experience?

Let us know how you find using this site by clicking here to give us feedback. If you have difficulty with any aspect, we might be able to help.

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